The Driftless Half Marathon, Relay, and 5k 2018

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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.

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. Don’t let that scare you away, though! It’s all down hill and flat(ish) from mile 8 to the end. 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.