Mount Vernon's Moeller Leads Drake Relays Entries

The state's top distance runner looks to continue her dominant season at the prestigious Drake Relays.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:00am

An abstract, energetic painting using bold brushstrokes and vibrant neon colors to depict the dynamic motion of a female distance runner racing on a track.Evelyn Moeller's explosive speed and endurance have made her a top contender at the upcoming Drake Relays.Iowa City Today

Mount Vernon High School's Evelyn Moeller is the top-ranked girls distance runner in Iowa heading into the prestigious Drake Relays track and field meet. Moeller is the state leader in both the 1,500-meter and 3,000-meter runs, and she will be one of the favorites to win multiple events at the Drake Relays on April 6th.

Why it matters

The Drake Relays is one of the most important high school track and field events in the Midwest, attracting top talent from across the region. Moeller's strong performances this season have made her a top contender, and a strong showing at Drake could cement her status as one of the state's elite distance runners.

The details

Moeller has dominated the 1,500m and 3,000m events so far this season, winning both races at the Hollingsworth-Trojan Relays in late March. Her times of 4:35 in the 1,500m and 9:54 in the 3,000m are the fastest in Iowa this year. Moeller will look to continue her success against top competition from across the Midwest at the Drake Relays.

  • The Drake Relays will take place on April 6, 2026.
  • Moeller won the 1,500m and 3,000m events at the Hollingsworth-Trojan Relays on March 28, 2026.

The players

Evelyn Moeller

A senior distance runner at Mount Vernon High School in Iowa, Moeller is the state leader in the girls 1,500-meter and 3,000-meter runs.

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What’s next

Moeller will look to continue her strong season and win multiple events at the prestigious Drake Relays on April 6th.

The takeaway

Evelyn Moeller's dominant performances in the 1,500m and 3,000m this season have made her a top contender at the upcoming Drake Relays, one of the Midwest's premier high school track and field events.