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The Driftless 10K+

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Lansing, IA, USA · October 10, 2026·
clear-day54°·55° high·Light·Dry
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The Driftless 10K+ race day weather

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54°at start
73° high
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Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 54°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 73°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. High humidity (83%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.

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About The Driftless 10K+

The Driftless 10K+ covers 6.6 miles, the first half of the half marathon course. It starts on the Great River Road about a mile north of Harper's Ferry, runs the gravel of Red Oak Road beside the Mississippi River, and turns back onto the highway near the historic Wexford Church for an uphill finish. Runners are bused back to Lansing afterward. It is held on the second Saturday of October.

Race weekend

Saturday, October 10
7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
7:30 AMHalf Marathon Relay (13.1 mi)
7:30 AM10K+ (6.6 mi)
8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)
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The Driftless 10K+ FAQ

When is the 2026 Driftless 10K+?

The 2026 Driftless 10K+ will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.

What is the time limit for The Driftless 10K+?

The time limit for The Driftless 10K+ is 1.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Driftless 10K+?

The forecast calls for a high of 84°F and a low of 54°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Driftless 10K+?

Over the 3 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2024 to 2026), it averaged 48°F at the start and 49°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Driftless 10K+?

Of the 3 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 55°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2025, at 40°F.

What was the windiest Driftless 10K+?

Of the 3 years on record, 2026 was the windiest, with wind averaging 6 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 1 mph.

The Driftless 10K+ weather history

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
48°F
L:48° H:49°
RunScore
9
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Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
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54°/55°-
8
2025
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40°/41°-
10
2024
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49°/50°-
10