The Driftless Half Marathon
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The Driftless Half Marathon

Lansing, Iowa, United States
Oct 10, 2026
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About this race

Run the Great River National Scenic Byway of northeast Iowa. Taking a detour onto Red Oak Road, participants will be able to see the majestic Mississippi River! This event takes place during Iowa's peak leaf season. Come see why this event is one of the most scenic half marathons you'll ever do!

Join fellow runners on October 10, 2026 for the The Driftless Half Marathon. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K, 10.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Lansing.

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Running

Half Marathon

Oct 10, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:30 AM
$75.00
Open

Half Marathon Relay

Oct 10, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:30 AM
$120.00
Open

5k

Oct 10, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

10k+

This 10k gives you the best of the first half of the half marathon course. Because it's so beautiful, we made it a little longer for your enjoyment. You're welcome!

Oct 10, 2026 10.6K 7:30 AM
$60.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for October in Lansing.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 8.4° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 16.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 5.2° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
21.2
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.7mm

About Lansing

The Driftless Half Marathon takes place in Lansing, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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