Drake Relays Marathon => Hy-vee Half Marathon
Des Moines IA/USA
Race Winners
(48 runnings, 25 runnings as a marathon)
1:20:38 1:15:59 1:17:49 1:16:06 1:25:53 28 Apr
2007
1:07:45
1:18:00
29 Apr
2006
1:09:43
1:21:09
30 Apr
2005
1:08:24
1:25:14
24 Apr
2004
1:08:42
1:21:19
26 Apr
2003
1:10:06
1:21:14
27 Apr
2002
1:11:00
1:25:31
28 Apr
2001
1:10:48
1:19:32
29 Apr
2000
1:10:41
1:20:25
24 Apr
1999
1:09:28
1:19:55
25 Apr
1998
1:11:23
1:25:39
26 Apr
1997
1:09:49+
1:20:18+
27 Apr
1996
1:09:33
1:21:48
29 Apr
1995
1:08:20
1:22:28
30 Apr
1994
1:09:41
1:26:36
24 Apr 1993
2:33:08
3:06:05
25 Apr 1992
2:31:31
2:58:18
27 Apr
1991
2:27:46
3:02:05
28 Apr
1990
2:25:57
3:15:37
29 Apr
1989
2:29:24
3:06:29
30 Apr
1988
2:35:12
3:02:53
26 Apr 1987
2:36:18
3:17:54
27 Apr 1986
2:29:38
3:03:32
28 Apr 1985
2:27:19
3:06:51
29 Apr 1984
2:26:22
2:51:22
01 May 1983
2:34:40
3:01:48
25 Apr 1982
2:22:31
2:59:24
26 Apr 1981
2:26:05
3:04:22
27 Apr 1980
2:23:11
2:51:10
29 Apr 1979
2:26:02
3:12:38
29 Apr 1978
2:15:19
2:47:46
30 Apr 1977
2:23:49
2:57:41
24 Apr 1976
2:22:25
3:17:11
26 Apr 1975
2:18:58
3:37:29
27 Apr 1974
2:26:03
5:31:
28 Apr 1973
2:25:18.4
29 Apr 1972
2:22:13
24 Apr 1971
2:27:23.7
25 Apr 1970
2:33:27
26 Apr 1969
2:35:17.5
Notes: 1969 was the inaugural year. The course was first certified for the 1980 race. Courses generally started
near the State Capitol and finished at Drake University, a distance of roughly 5 to 6 km. The 1997 course was 21.430
m (332 meters long) resulting from last minute changes in the course due to a fire; times are adjusted for the
extra distance. Times for 2015 are net times.
30 Apr
2016
1:07:57
Zach Baker
(USA)
1:26:09
Kate Maurer
(USA)
26 Apr
2015
1:04:28
Jonathan
Cheruiyot Kimutai (KEN)
1:11:52
Cynthia
Cherotich Limo (KEN)
27 Apr
2014
1:03:34
Mosinet Geremew
Bayih (ETH)
1:11:18
Rakia El Moukim
(MAR)
27 Apr
2013
1:02:27
Mark Kiptoo
Kosgei (KEN)
1:12:08
Belainesh
Zemedken Gebre (ETH)
28 Apr
2012
1:10:30
Chris Bourke (USA)
Danna Kelly (IA/USA)
30 Apr
2011
1:09:07
Jason Flogel (IA/USA)
Robyn Friedman-3
24 Apr
2010
1:07:59
SammyRotich (KEN)
Erin Moeller-2
25 Apr
2009
1:08:17
Randy Bill (IA/USA)
Robyn Friedman-2
26 Apr
2008
1:10:36
Marty Dalton-3
Kristy Feldman (IA/USA)
Matt Gabrielson (MN/USA)
Erin Moeller (IA/USA)
Dan Schwamberger (WI/USA)
Robyn Friedman (IA/USA)
Andrew Smith (IL/USA)
Anna Bergman (IA/USA)
Marty Dalton-2
Bethany Helms (IA/USA)
Jason Lehmkuhle (MN/USA)
Rene Kruse-4
Marty Dalton (IA/USA)
Sarah Murton (IA/USA)
Dave Halferty (KS/USA)
Rene Kruse-3
Jeff Joiner-2
Rene Kruse-2
Jeff Joiner (IA/USA)
Roxi Erickson (NE/USA)
Dave Heppner-3
Darcy Ruble (IA/USA)
Ed Holzem (WI/USA)
Rene Kruse (NE/USA)
David Heppner-2
Sharon Stubler-2
Christian Reed (MO/USA)
Sharon Stubler (MN/USA)
David Heppner (IA/USA)
Dana Kremer (IA/USA)
Keith Fevold-3
Jane Moser (USA)
Keith Fevold-2
Julie Wilson (USA)
Brian McColler (MN/USA)
Jill Anderson (USA)
James Pelarskie (USA)
Ann Vestle (USA)
Jeff Wubbena (USA)
Connie Franke (USA)
Darell Ziems (USA)
Jane Tompkins (KS/USA)
Phil Kauder (USA)
Lora Carr (USA)
Raul DeAnda (USA)
Paula Brackelsberg (USA)
Tim Skopec (USA)
Cindy Swoyer (USA)
Pete Melms (USA)
Sharon Greenwood (USA)
Keith Fevold (USA)
Marsha Yokes (IA/USA)
Patrick McGuire (USA)
Karen Kunz-Foley (USA)
Phil Coppess (IA/USA)
Barbara Kolbach (IA/USA)
John Wellerding (IA/USA)
Kathy Molitor (BRA)
Don Heifer (USA)
Dorothy Williams-Tevis (USA)
Charles McMullen (USA)
Janice Arenz-2
Dave Jones (USA)
Mary Burns (USA)
Greg Carlberg (USA)
Janice Arenz (MN/USA)
Lucien Rosa-3
Doreen Mowers (USA)
John Lesch (IL/USA)
Kathy Lynch (USA)
Lucien Rosa-2
Lucien Rosa (WI/SRI)
Bruce Mortenson-2
Bruce Mortenson (MN/USA)
Jay Dirksen (SD/USA)
Most Wins
(1969-date)
Men
3
Lucien Rosa (SRI)
1972-73,1975
.
Keith Fevold (USA)
1983,1992-93
.
David Heppner (IA/USA)
1994,1996,1998
Marty Dalton (IA/USA)
2002,2004,2008
Women
4
Rene Kruse (NE/USA)
1997,2000-01,2003
Prize Money (ARRS qualified runners)
Year Men Women Total 2016 none 2015 $35,000 $35,000 $70,000 2014 35,000 35,000 70,000 2013 38,000 37,000 75,000 .... 2011 1,050 1,000 2,050 2010 500 700 1,200 2009 300 650 $950 2008 400 n/a 400 2007 400 650 1,050 2006 n/a 825 600 2005 300 n/a 300 2004 550 550 1,100 2003 550 450 1,000 2002 450 n/a 450 2001 300 550 850 2000 n/a 400 400 1999 n/a 250 250 .... 1995 100 150 250 Sums $112,900 $113,175 $226,075
Race Time Bias (sec/km)
Year Men Women
2015 +0.6 -0.6
2014 +2.0 -1.5
2013 -1.5 n/c
Competitive Level (1990-date)
Year Men Women 2015 519 486 2014 684 476 2013 645 466
Quality Performances
Men- marathon <2:16 1 <2:17 1 <2:18 1 <2:19 1 <2:20 1
Men- half marathon <1:02:30 2 <1:03:00 5 <1:03:30 5 <1:04:00 6 <1:04:30 9 <1:05:00 9 <1:05:30 10 <1:06:00 12
Women- marathon <2:48 1 <2:50 1
Women- half marathon <1:13 4 <1:14 4 <1:15 6 <1:16 7 <1:17 9
Hyvee Road Races 5 km
Race Winners
(3 runnings)
Note: 2013 was the inaugural year. The 2013 race distance was 6 km.
26 Apr
2015
14:51
Sammy Rotich (KEN)
15:51
Genet Beyene Gashie (ETH)
27 Apr
2014
13:59
Nelson Oyugi (KEN)
16:15
Birkutan Feyisa Alemu (ETH)
27 Apr
2013
17:49
Alene Emere Reta (ETH)
20:18
Sara Kiptoo Cheriwoi (KEN)
Most Wins
(2013-date)
Men
No
man has won more than once.
Women
No
woman has won more than once.
Prize Money (ARRS qualified runners)
Year Men Women Total
2015 $3,000 $4,200 $7,200
2014 5,000 5,000 10,000
2013 4,600 4,200 8,800
Sums $12,600 $13,000 $25,600
Race Time Bias (sec/km)
Year Men Women
2014 +1.5 n/c
Competitive Level (1990-date)
Year Men Women
2014 404 n/c
2013 154 71
Quality Performances
Men <14:00 2 <14:10 3 <14:20 4
Women <16:20 1 <16:40 4
Hyvee Road Races 10 km
Race Winners
(3 runnings)
Note: 2013 was the inaugural year. The previously held 8 km was dropped after
2012 and the 6 => 5 km and 10 km races were added at that time.
26 Apr
2015
28:54
Dawit Woldesilasie (ETH)
32:22
Ann Wanjiru (KEN)
27 Apr
2014
28:16
Birhanu Tesfaye Nebebew (ETH)
32:36
Etalemahu Habtewold (ETH)
27 Apr
2013
28:23
Emmanuel Bett Kipkemboi (KEN)
33:29
Makita Wordofa Abdela (ETH)
Most Wins
(2013-date)
Men
No
man has won more than once.
Women
No
woman has won more than once.
Prize Money (ARRS qualified runners)
Year Men Women Total
2015 $15,000 $15,000 $30,000
2014 15,000 15,000 30,000
2013 15,000 15,000 30,000
Sums $45,000 $45,000 $90,000
Race Time Bias (sec/km) Year Men Women 2015 +2.8 n/c 2014 -0.1 n/c 2013 +1.8 n/c Avgs +1.5 n/c
Competitive Level (1990-date)
Year Men Women 2015 595 461 2014 709 345 2013 727 n/c
Quality Performances
Men <28:20 1 <28:40 7 <29:00 11 <29:20 13 <29:40 17 <30:00 21
Women <33:00 2 <33:30 3 <34:00 4 <34:30 7 <35:00 9
Drake Relays on the Roads 8 km
Race Winners
(25 runnings)
28:35 27:51 27:10 27:05 28:12 28 Apr
2007
24:07
28:14
29 Apr
2006
24:15
28:06
30 Apr
2005
24:49
28:34
24 Apr
2004
24:29
27:39
26 Apr
2003
24:30
28:29
27 Apr
2002
25:16
28:37
28 Apr
2001
24:29
27:56
29 Apr
2000
24:35
28:18
24 Apr
1999
24:28
29:04
25 Apr
1998
24:33
29:02
26 Apr
1997
25:30+
29:27+
27 Apr
1996
24:20
27:57
29 Apr
1995
23:40
28:14
30 Apr
1994
25:03
29:22
24 Apr 1993
24:41
28:03
25 Apr 1992
28:45
32:42
27 Apr 1991
28:15
32:12
28 Apr 1990
28:06
31:44
29 Apr
1989
27:46
32:10
Note: 1989 is believed to have been the inaugural year. The race distance for 1989-1992 was 10 km altho the times
suggest the course was either short or excessively downhill; the race distance for 1997 was 5 miles (8.05 km).
28 Apr
2012
24:01
Joseph Moore (MN/USA)
Ellen Ries (USA)
30 Apr
2011
24:09
Dan Kremske (IL/USA)
Juliane Masciana (IN/USA)
24 Apr
2010
23:50
Moses Kiptoo (KEN)
Diane (Nukuri) Johnson-2
25 Apr
2009
24:16
Augustus Maiyo (KEN)
Diane (Johnson) Nukuri (BDI)
26 Apr
2008
23:59
Luke Watson-2
Casey Owens-2
Luke Watson (IN/USA)
Casey Owens (IA/USA)
Rodney DeHaven (WI/USA)
Suzanne Weeder-2
Zachary Schendel (MN/USA)
Suzanne Weeder (NE/USA)
Mike Morgan (NE/USA)
Michelle Ihmels-3
Vincent Temu (KEN)
Michelle Ihmels-2
Zachary Schendel (MN/USA)
Michelle Ihmels (IA/USA)
Nate Nemeth (IA/USA)
Sherrie Smith (CAN)
Kyle Kepler-2
Suzanne Castruita (NE/USA)
Kyle Kepler (IA/USA)
Cami Wells (KS/USA)
Wayne Strohman (KS/USA)
Susan McGhie (WV/USA)
Dan Hostager-2
Kirsten O'Hara-2
Dan Hostager (MN/USA)
Angela Andersen (IA/USA)
Kevin Herd (IA/USA)
Kirsten O'Hara (KS/USA)
Jeff Massman (MN/USA)
Tracy Dahl (IA/USA)
David Avenson (MN/USA)
Christy Mettler (SD/USA)
Sean Wade (NZL)
Inna Pushkareva (RUS)
Rafael Zepeda (MEX)
Libby Hickman (CO/USA)
Ashley Johnson (RSA)
Janis Klecker-2
Yobes Ondieki (KEN)
Janis Klecker (MN/USA)
Most Wins
(1993-date)
Men
2
Dan Hostager (MN/USA)
1996-97
.
Kyle Kepler (IA/USA)
1999-2000
Women
3
Michelle Ihmels (IA/USA)
2002-04
Prize Money (ARRS qualified runners)
Year Men Women Total 2011 n/a $500 $500 2010 $200 700 $1,300 2009 550 850 1,400 2008 400 400 800 2007 650 650 1,300 2006 550 700 1,250 2005 n/a 450 450 2004 300 300 600 2003 400 550 950 2002 250 550 800 2001 450 400 850 2000 150 300 450 1999 100 n/a 100 .... 1995 250 250 500 .... 1992 5,400 5,400 10,800 1991 11,525 10,150 21,675 1990 10,100 9,550 19,650 1989 7,800 8,100 15,900 Sums $39,075 $39,800 $78,875
Race Time Bias (sec/km)
Year Men Women 1992 -3.9 -8.4 1991 -3.9 -4.2 1990 -5.9 -6.0 1989 -4.6 -5.6 Avgs -4.6 -6.0
Note: These values are excessively fast and suggest that the course was either
short or excessively downhill.
Competitive Level
(1990-date)
Year Men Women 1992 203 257 1991 468 389
Quality Performances
Men No men under 23:40 Women <27:20 3
Note: Quality performances for the 10 km are not listed because these marks are not considered statistically valid.
Last Updated on
10 May 2016
Contributor: Cal Murdock