The Driftless Half Marathon
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- P.O. Box 193, Lansing, IA
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon Relay · 5k & more
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
41°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waukon, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lansing, IA
Elevation
730 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 143 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Driftless Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Driftless Half Marathon
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- P.O. Box 193, Lansing, IA
Coming Up
More Running races near Lansing, IA
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Driftless Half Marathon?
- The Driftless Half Marathon is a running race held in Lansing, Iowa on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Driftless Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lansing, Iowa at P.O. Box 193, Lansing, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Driftless Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Driftless Half Marathon
Oct 10, 2026