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The Driftless Half Marathon
Lansing, Iowa257 spots
- Entry from
- $40
- Aid stations
- 5
- Days to go
- 4
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Lansing, Iowa
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Aid stations
- 5
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- thedriftlesshalfmarathon.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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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!
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 3, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Nov 15, 2025
Tier 2 ends
Dec 1, 2025
Tier 2 ends
Dec 2, 2025
Tier 3 ends
May 30, 2026
Tier 3 ends
May 31, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Sep 21, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Oct 8, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Pricing
Half Marathon Relay
Tier 5, until Oct 8, 2026
$140
Half Marathon
Tier 5, until Oct 10, 2026
$100
10k+
Tier 5, until Oct 10, 2026
$70
5k
Tier 4, until Oct 10, 2026
$40
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aid station #1 Self-serve aid station. | 3.30 miles | -- | watersports drinkmini first-aid kits | ||
Aid station #2 Self-serve aid station; portable bathrooms are available here. | 5.50 miles | -- | watersports drinkmini first-aid kits | ||
Aid station #3 Self-serve aid station. | 7.80 miles | -- | watersports drinkmini first-aid kits | ||
Aid station #4 Self-serve aid station; portable bathrooms are available here. | 10.00 miles | -- | watersports drinkmini first-aid kits | ||
Aid station #5 Self-serve aid station. | 11.80 miles | -- | watersports drinkmini first-aid kits |
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