2026 Wild Driftless Adventure Race

Soaring limestone bluffs, crystal-clear trout streams and fast-moving rivers, mature hardwood forests, winding trails, and some of the most scenic gravel roads you’ll find anywhere in the world. This isn’t just the Iowa cornfields you expect—this is the driftless region!

The Wild Driftless Adventure Race will take you into some of the most scenic areas of NE Iowa, featuring trekking, biking, and paddling for teams of 2-4 or soloists. The courses are designed for all ability levels with an eye toward serving as a fantastic entry-level event for first-timers AND challenging the most seasoned adventure racers.

9-hour Wild Driftless and 5-hour Wild Driftless Lite distances available.

For registration and more information, see www.wilddriftless.com

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