DES MOINES, Iowa – Registration for two of the premier road races in central Iowa is now open with a unique twist for runners competing in both the Wellmark/Nationwide Grand Blue Mile and the Drake Road Races. The opening of registration marks exactly 10 weeks until professional, competitive and recreational runners take to the streets of the Des Moines for the Grand Blue Mile April, 25.
Athletes competing in both events will also receive the first 'Bulldog Double' finisher medals to commemorate their accomplishment of finishing both the Grand Blue Mile and either the Drake Relays 5k or Half Marathon four days later.