Drake is hosting the Blue Oval Showcase on Saturday, Aug. 29. As part of the event, there will be a 1-mile road race commencing on Painted Street. The route will travel north on 25th St. to Forest Ave. and then head west on Forest Ave. to Drake Stadium. Carpenter Ave. will be closed for parking and vehicular traffic starting at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, until 12 p.m. Please expect partial road closures along the race route during the morning.
— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services