Participants will run along the Great River National Scenic Trail in northeast Iowa. The race takes place during the peak of Iowa’s leaf-fall season. Each participant will get a T-shirt and a medal.
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Race Info
The course time is limited to 4 hours (18:19 minutes per mile). Each participant will receive a high-quality long-sleeve T-shirt and a medal. Aid stations with water, sports drinks and toilets will be located throughout the course. Water and snacks will be provided to participants at the finish line. There will be 5 aid stations on the course.
Awards will be given for the first place among men and women, as well as the top men and women in age groups and the first place relay team.
Registration fee is non-refundable, but it is possible to re-register for another participant. Strollers are not allowed on the half marathon distance, but are welcome on the 5K distance. Pets are not allowed on either the half marathon course or the 5K course. The race will be run in rain, sun or snow. In the event of a thunderstorm, the start time will be delayed until the thunderstorm has passed. In mid-October in northeast Iowa the average high temperature is 67 degrees, the average low is 43.
Race Date
October 12, 2024.
Location
P.O. Box 193
Lansing, IA US 52151
Directions
Distances
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- Half marathon relay
- 5K
Starting Time
- 7:30 AM – half marathon, relay
- 8:00 AM – 5K
Entry Fees
- $65 and up – half marathon
- $100 and up – half marathon relay
- $35 and up – 5K
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: thedriftlesshalfmarathon.com. The first 7,5 miles of the half marathon distance are gentle hills. Then the course descends down hills and flat to the finish line.
Registration
To participate in the Driftless Half Marathon & 5k, register here runsignup.com.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at thedriftlesshalfmarathon.com.
Social Media
Join the Driftless Half Marathon & 5k Facebook page to follow the race updates.
Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in October.
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