The Driftless Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warming up, steady wind challenge
Runners will face temperatures starting at 61°F and rising to 78°F, with average humidity at 67%. A steady wind from the SSW at 16 mph will challenge runners throughout the race. It's advisable to adjust pace conservatively as the temperature climbs, particularly in the latter stages.
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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.
