The Driftless Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warming trend, moderate wind
Runners will face temperatures rising from 54°F at the start to a high of 78°F. A steady breeze from the SE at 12 mph may provide some relief, but with humidity at 74%, hydration will be essential. Strategy should include starting conservatively to manage the heat as temperatures climb.
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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.
