Drake takes enteries for road races

Drake University is now taking entries for the annual road races held in conjunction with the Drake Relays. Cal Murdoch is the race coordinator, and says the races started in 1969 and are the oldest major road races in Iowa. The races include an eight-kilometer and half-marathon, and includes amateurs and professionals.Murdoch says the races continue to be popular with around 1,800 people in both races.The races are April 24 and registration can be done on-line until noon April 21 by visiting www.active.com. or call 515-274-5379. Entry form brochures are also available in the Drake Athletic Ticket Office.