Packet Pick Up - April 17, 2026

Athletes competing in the Grand Blue Mile and Drake Road Races will receive their race day essentials on Friday, April 17 in the Knapp Center on the campus of Drake University. Full event schedule will be posted in early 2026.

Event Time
TBD

Event Location
Knapp Center - 25th & Forest Avenue
Friday, April 17 | Free parking in Parking Lot 1

The event is free and open to the public and will include health and fitness vendors.

If you can't make it to the Expo, you're welcome to send a friend or family member to pick up your swag bag and bib - as long as they come prepared with your registration information.

Limited on-site packet pick-up will be available on race day starting at 4:00 PM at Western Gateway Park located at 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA.

Vendor Info
If you're interested in becoming a vendor at the Health and Fitness Expo, please visit our website to register and for more information.