Major track and field records are routinely broken on Drake’s legendary “Blue Oval” track by some of the finest athletes alive. Drake University announced on Wednesday that the 111th edition of the Drake Relays — Iowa’s annual signature track and field meet — has been postponed with plans to reschedule the 2020 event. “Being included on World Athletics’ Continental Tour as a Bronze Level meet is a testament to the caliber and quality of competition we aim to create with the Blue Oval Showcase,” Boldon said. That interest includes the likes of Olympic record holder Ryan Crouser (shot put), American record holder Sandi Morris (pole vault), is being assembled. As a Drake student, you’ll have free access to this showcase event that attracts more than 40,000 spectators, 220 college and university teams and world-class athletes. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are not available to the public, but fans will be able to, to a regional television audience on Mediacom and streamed globally on, “One of the most exciting parts of our partnership with Mediacom is their ability to showcase the tremendous competition inside Drake Stadium to more than 400,000, in eight states where local sports channel MC22 is available,” Boldon said. On campus, Relays festivities transform the University with a palpable vibe of excitement.

“It’s been a tremendous undertaking to safely host a competition of this nature during these times. Single-session reserved tickets to the 2020 Drake Relays are 퐎퐍 퐒퐀퐋퐄 퐍퐎퐖! We are sorry for causing this inconvenience. has also secured two significant designations for the Blue Oval Showcase from World Athletics, track & field’s governing body.

But ask any Drake student, and he or she will tell you the Relays is much more than a track meet. The paint never stays confined to buckets and brushes, and students inevitably transform one another into living works of art. Both have enjoyed tremendous success on the Blue Oval, with. Due to coronovirus.

With the talented field traveling to Des Moines and significant prize money available. You can help generate this unique atmosphere through involvement in the Student Activities Board, a student-run organization that hosts a week of events just for the Drake community. Boldon has received tremendous response from athletes angling for a spot in the Blue Oval Showcase as the first major track & field event on American soil since the pandemic began. “It’s been a tremendous undertaking to, host a competition of this nature during these, However, with the support we’ve received from our partners, including Mediacom, and the excitement this event has created, we’re thrilled to announce some of the progress we’ve made in preparing to host the Blue Oval Showcase.”, has received tremendous response from athletes angling for a spot in the Blue Oval Showcase as the first major track & field event on American soil since the pandemic began. (Des Moines) In less than two weeks, some of the finest professional track & field athletes in the world will arrive at Drake Stadium to compete in the Drake Blue Oval Showcase presented by Mediacom Aug. 29 at 11:30 a.m. Additional details for the one-of-a-kind event in central Iowa were revealed, including broadcast partner, World Athletics certification, and some world-class athletes set to compete. other events slated to be contested, including the USATF Road 1-Mile Championship. Drake University announced on Wednesday that the 111th edition of the Drake Relays -- Iowa's annual signature track and field meet -- has been postponed with plans to reschedule the 2020 event. Or, you can do your part just by participating. Buy Discount 2020-21 Drake Tickets with Promo Code Use Drake Promo Code CHEAP To Save on Event Tickets!! Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of Drake Relays and save up to 50% when making purchase at checkout. Current ticket-holders will be able to choose from one of four options: They can request a refund after the school announces the new dates for the 2020 Drake Relays; they can keep their tickets and use them on the rescheduled 2020 dates; they can transfer their tickets to the 2021 Drake Relays; or they can convert the value of their tickets to a Baton Club donation. “Since we announced the Blue Oval Showcase, we’ve been overcome by the excited response from our local community and the sport of track & field,” said Blake Boldon, the Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays.