Blake Boldon was named the 12th Franklin ‘Pitch’ Johnson Director of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee on Oct. 12, 2016.

Boldon served as the executive director of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon prior to taking the reins of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. A native of Osceola, Iowa, he has an extensive background and record of success as a competitive athlete, collegiate coach and event director.

“I am excited to become a part of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee, Drake University and the Des Moines community,” Boldon said. “As an Iowan and former Relays competitor, I know firsthand the tremendous history and tradition the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee has in Iowa, the U.S. and in the international track and field community. With Hy-Vee’s partnership, the Drake Relays has become one of the premier athletic events in the world. Through my experience growing up as a spectator, competing as an athlete and coaching, the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee has played a significant role in making me who I am today.  The opportunity to build upon the incredible foundation of success while we work to continue to elevate the profile of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee is truly an honor.”

In addition to Boldon’s familiarity with the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee, his experience at Beyond Monumental and the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon presented the unique qualifications Hatfield Clubb was looking for in selecting the 12^th Franklin ‘Pitch’ Johnson Director of the Relays