Blake Boldon serves as Senior Associate Athletics Director/Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays Director of Cross Country and Track & Field for Drake University's Cross Country program in Des Moines, Iowa. Boldon was named the 12th Franklin ‘Pitch’ Johnson Director of the Drake Relays on Oct. 12, 2016. In addition to leading the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Boldon currently serves as Drake’s Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations, including overseeing communications, marketing, broadcasting, and video production for the Bulldogs.
Boldon served as the executive director of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon prior to taking the reins of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream. A native of Osceola, Iowa, he has an extensive background and record of success as a competitive athlete, collegiate coach, and event director. Through my experience growing up as a spectator, competing as an athlete, and coaching, the Drake Relays presented by Xtream has played a significant role in making me who I am today. In his first three years, the Drake Relays became more inclusive through partnerships with the USOPC, Special Olympics Iowa, and Adaptive Sports Iowa.
