The Driftless Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 48°F at the start to 65°F by the finish. A light headwind may be felt, with speeds reaching up to 9 mph. With humidity at 65%, pacing adjustments are advised as temperatures climb; runners should consider hydration strategies as they progress.
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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.
