Heads up, Bulldogs! The Des Moines Marathon will be making its way through Drake University’s campus on Sunday, October 20, and this exciting event will cause some temporary road closures in the area. Please plan accordingly if you’ll be around campus that morning.

In addition to the road closures, we’re inviting everyone to come out and cheer on the marathon runners as they arrive at Drake Stadium to run a lap around the historic Blue Oval! This is a great opportunity to support these athletes as they push through one of the most challenging points of the race. The first runners are expected to reach Drake Stadium around 8:40 AM.

Join us in showing your Bulldog pride and help create an unforgettable atmosphere for the athletes as they pass through this iconic part of their marathon journey. Let’s make some noise and give them a warm Drake welcome!

—Ben Huftalin, Athletics