Relays 2026 - Alumni Events
Whether on the Blue Oval or on campus, Relays Week is where Bulldogs celebrate together. Mix road races, stadium action, and athletic feats with alumni tent parties, reunions, and on-campus events for the complete alumni Relays experience.
Browse Alumni and Community events going on during Relays Week 2026.
Alumni Events
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Alumni Awards Ceremony
Drake University and the National Alumni Board of Directors are proud to honor exceptional graduates each year during the Drake Relays at the Alumni Awards Ceremony. The ceremony is open to the community.
Let's DU Drinks at the Blue Oval
Join fellow alumni and friends for Let’s DU Drinks at the Blue Oval. Start your Drake Relays weekend with us at the Drake Alumni tent on Thursday night!
April 24-25, 2026
50-Year Reunion
Join the Drake community and your fellow classmates for the 50 Year Reunion. It’s a weekend of reconnecting with classmates, celebrating Drake, recalling college days, and making new memories.
Friday, April 24, 2026
All-Alumni Painted Street Party - Painted Street & Jewett Hall
Gather with ALL Alumni Bulldogs and meet old friends, make new connections, and celebrate together.
School of Education Alumni Gathering
Please join us for a School of Education alumni gathering during the All-Alumni Painted Street Party during Relays! Click the link to register and receive a complimentary drink ticket and connect with Dean Ryan Wise, School of Education Faculty, and fellow alumni.
CPHS Alumni & Friends Gathering
Please join us for a CPHS alumni gathering during the All-Alumni Painted Street Party at Relays! Click to register and receive a complimentary drink ticket and connect with Dean Erik Maki, CPHS Faculty, and fellow alumni.
Zimpleman College of Business Alumni & Friends Gathering
We hope you will join us for this milestone gathering as we celebrate 75 years of excellence as a college. Click the link to register and receive a complimentary drink ticket and connect with Dean Alanah Mitchell, Zimpleman faculty and staff, and fellow alumni.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Campus Tour
No matter when you graduated, join us on this tour of Drake’s campus to hear how campus has transformed since you were a student, including learning about campus renovations, community growth, and upcoming projects.
SJMC Relays Party
Please join us for our annual SJMC party during the Drake Relays! We will celebrate Dean Catherine Staub’s upcoming retirement; Dr. Kelly Bruhn’s upcoming installation as the next Dean of the SJMC; Professor Emerita Pat Prijatel’s visionary leadership in founding the Meredith Apprenticeship Program more than 20 years ago; and more. Click to register and receive two complimentary drink tickets and celebrate with your SJMC family.