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2020 DRAKE RELAYS & RELAYS WEEK EVENTS FAQPublished by
2020 DRAKE RELAYS & RELAYS WEEK EVENTS FAQ
Drake Athletic Communications Drake University has postponed the 2020 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom along with related special events and programs, including the Drake Road Races and Grand Blue Mile, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 111 edition of the event was scheduled for April 22-25 at Drake Stadium, while the Drake Road Races were scheduled for April 19 and the Grand Blue Mile April 21. The health, safety, and wellbeing of our participants and fans, along with guidance from local and national health officials, have been at the forefront of the decision-making process. Recent directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Iowa Department of Public Health, and City of Des Moines regarding large gatherings make it clear that postponing all Drake Relays events is necessary. We will continue to monitor the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and will work with local, state, and national officials to reschedule the Drake Relays, Drake Road Races, and Grand Blue Mile at a date that ensures the health and wellbeing of participants and fans. For our fabulous fans, athletes, and coaches who allow us to proclaim the Drake Relays as America's Athletic Classic, the Drake Relays staff is diligently working to identify a date this summer to host the 111th Drake Relays. We are communicating with local, national, and international entities to identify the dates and maintain our status as an elite track and field meet. Additional information on Drake Relays policies pertaining to ticketing, qualifying, entry fees, and more is available in the FAQ posted in this email. To the registrants of our road races, we are working to create a contingency plan to ensure the events you have been training months for can still take place in 2020. We know there are many other races to choose from and we cannot thank you enough for your support. Additional information may be found in the FAQ included in this email. The postponement of the Drake Relays also postpones all events associated with the Drake Relays, including the Beautiful Bulldog Contest, Downtown Pole Vault exhibition, Relays Hall of Fame Banquet, plus Drake student and alumni programming. Drake University and Relays leadership are working on contingency plans for these events and other campus activities associated with the Drake Relays. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we maneuver through these unprecedented times. Updates will be shared via email, on our websites, and through our social media channels as they are finalized. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to hosting you for safe and memorable finishes on the Blue Oval and in Downtown Des Moines later this year. For more information, please read the FAQ below. For additional information on other Drake University resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit drake.edu/coronavirus.
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