The Driftless Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature increase from 48°F at the start to a peak of 65°F later. With wind from the SE at 9 mph and humidity around 63%, it's advisable to stay hydrated and adjust pacing as temperatures rise. The light chance of rain won't impact conditions significantly.
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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.
