By DRAKE LOHSE
There are many reasons why the Drake Relays hold a special place in the heart of Des Moines. For a brief window every year, high school students from across Iowa can bump into their heroes waiting in line for a corn dog. Events like the Grand Blue Mile give Olympic athletes the chance to feel Des Moines’ most intimate corners.
The 2019 Drake Relays will be no different. Top tier talent from across the nation have already announced their intention to compete.
Grand Blue Mile
Grand Blue Mile preliminary events for the 2019 USA Track & Field 1 Mile Road Championships have been set for Tuesday, April 23, in Des Moines.