DES MOINES, Iowa -- As the track and field calendar transitions to the outdoor season, the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom has announced the addition of two new elite high school events and unveiled an early list of athletes who have met the Blue Standard.
To create additional opportunities to compete at historic Drake Stadium and satisfy fans' appetite to witness the best the sport has to offer, the Drake Relays continually looks for opportunities to showcase the sport of track and field with new and unique events. One of those opportunities this year is creating an elite 1-mile event for high school competitors that will feature Iowa's best lining up against competitors from neighboring states and Kansas for the first time on the Blue Oval.