Relays 2025 Community Events

Browse Alumni and Community events going on during Relays Week 2024.

March 17—April 21, 2025
Griff Gives Back
For the tenth year, pet lovers are invited to contribute to the Griff Gives Back pet food drive.

Saturday, April 19, 2025
Drake Road Races
Be a part of America's Athletic Classic as the 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances all finish in Drake Stadium on the world famous Blue Oval.

April 20 – April 26, 2025
Drake Relays
Attend one of the top track and field events in the United States: The Drake Relays.

Monday, April 21, 2025
Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Thirty English Bulldogs walk the pup-way to impress judges in hopes of being crowned the Most Beautiful Bulldog. The winner then serves a year-long reign as the Drake Relays mascot and the Most Beautiful Bulldog.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Grand Blue Mile
The Grand Blue Mile is the Midwest's premier community street run for all ages and abilities. Held annually since 2010, the Grand Blue Mile has hosted more than 35,000 participants from 36 states, six countries, and four continents.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
World Shot Put Series
New for the 2025 Drake Relays, the World Shot Put Series will be hosted inside the historic Drake Fieldhouse. World record holder and Drake Relays Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Crouser will host and compete in this brand-new shot put competition. The World Shot Put Series will be organized in a “king of the ring” format where throwers will heave their shot put past a designated line to advance in the competition. The event is free and open to the public. A youth competition will begin at 5:15 p.m.