The Driftless Half Marathon - Lansing, Iowa - Running

The The Driftless Half Marathon is a Running race in Lansing, Iowa consisting of a Half Marathon and Relay and 5K.

Experience Allamakee County in Northeast Iowa like never before! Enjoy the scenic views while running (or walking) in an area best known for its tall bluffs and carved river valleys. Test your grit against the Driftless regions steep climbs and rewarding descents.

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This point-to-point course starts near the river village of Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Runners will head into the surrounding farm country along Great River Road. A right turn onto Red Oak Road will offer views of the Mississippi River and Wexford Creek. Returning onto Great River Road, runners will make the 400' ascent up to Lafayette Ridge. At mile 11 runners will take in views of Pool 9 of the Mississippi River and Lansing's notorious Black Hawk Bridge as they come into the finish near the Lansing Sports Complex.



So you want to run, just not the whole 13.1? Don't go it alone! Run the route with a partner or make it a party with teams of up to four people! There is also a family friendly 5k that will take place in the town of Lansing. There is a distance for everyone no matter what fitness level you're at! We look forward to you joining us in fall of 2018 at our first annual Driftless Half Marathon, Relay, and 5k event!

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Proceeds from the Driftless Half Marathon running event will benefit the Lansing Lions Club, the Allamakee County Police Station, and the Lansing Fire and EMS Department.