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The Driftless Half Marathon
Lansing, Iowa · Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10k+, 5K
Official race page & registration ↗The Driftless Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lansing, Iowa. Run the Great River National Scenic Byway of northeast Iowa, with a detour onto Red Oak Road for views of the Mississippi, at the peak of Iowa's leaf season. The race offers 4 distances: Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10k+, 5K. For anyone travelling in, La Crosse is about 30 miles away and Madison is about 96 miles away.
It is one of 69 races on the Iowa calendar that October.
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Lansing, Iowa
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10k+, 5K
- Entry fee
- $40-$120
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Lansing: check in Oct 9, out Oct 11.
Common questions
When is The Driftless Half Marathon?
The Driftless Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Where is The Driftless Half Marathon held?
The Driftless Half Marathon is held in Lansing, Iowa. It is about 30 miles from La Crosse and 96 miles from Madison.
What distances does The Driftless Half Marathon offer?
The listed distances are Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10k+, 5K.
How much does The Driftless Half Marathon cost?
Entry runs $40 for the 5K, $60 for the 10k+, $75 for the half marathon and $120 for a half marathon relay team. Everything except the 5K rises on September 21: $70 for the 10k+, $100 for the half and $140 for a relay team.
How do I register for The Driftless Half Marathon?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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