The Driftless Half Marathon

Race Date

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Lansing, IA

The Experience

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!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Long sleeve tech shirt

Start Location

P.O. Box 193, Lansing, IA, 52151

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles3.1 Miles6.6 Miles

USATF Certified Course

IA16003GM · Expires 2026 · Run Loess Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

48°

Afternoon (High)

64°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

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