Drake Stadium, Athletic stadium at Drake University in Des Moines, United States
Drake Stadium features a 400-meter track with 48-inch wide lanes, a FieldTurf infield, and seating for 14,557 spectators around the oval configuration.
The stadium, completed in 1925, transformed a challenging ravine into a below-ground-level field with bleachers extending onto the surrounding hillsides.
The Drake Relays, held annually since 1910, brings together high school, collegiate, and professional athletes for track and field competitions in late April.
The facility maintains designated parking areas in lots 1, 4, and 18N, with security checkpoints that restrict entry of large bags and outside food.
The track surface received multiple upgrades over decades, changing from black cinders to red brick, then tartan, and finally Drake Blue tartan in 2005.
Location: Des Moines
Inception: October 10, 1925
Official opening: October 10, 1925
Capacity: 18000
GPS coordinates: 41.60500,-93.65500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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