The Driftless Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing
A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 66°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Driftless Half Marathon is a point-to-point race held annually on the second Saturday of October in Allamakee County, Iowa. Runners start near Harper's Ferry and finish in Lansing, following the Great River Road along the Mississippi River with several miles on gravel roads through Iowa's Driftless Area. First held in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit event, it benefits local fire and EMS departments, the county sheriff's office, and area scholarships.
