Drake University is proud to be highlighted as part of the IMT Des Moines Marathon, on Sunday, Oct. 18. The famed ‘Blue Oval’ and the Drake campus will be part of the race around the mile 9 marker. Both DPS and DMPD staff will be here to ensure a safe racecourse.

The IMT Marathon will place runners in and around Drake from 8:30 – 11:30 am. Please expect traffic disruptions both near campus and throughout the racecourse.

For more information on the IMT Des Moines Marathon and course, please click this Des Moines Marathon 2026.

— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services