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The Driftless Half Marathon

Lansing, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 10 Oct, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $70.00

About the Event

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!

Races Offered

10k+

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 6.6 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

Half Marathon

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

Half Marathon Relay

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$70.00

5k

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Lansing.

thermostat Temperature

8.4° / 17.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.0° / 13.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:20

nightlight Sunset

18:20

About Lansing

Learn more about the host city, Lansing.

Lansing is a pleasant city, and as Michigan's state capital, it is home to many government offices. Downtown Lansing has a historic shopping district amidst the campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School.