Wild Driftless Adventure Race
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Wild Driftless Adventure Race
The Wild Driftless Adventure Race takes place in Elkader, Iowa, within the scenic Driftless Region. This area is characterized by limestone bluffs, trout streams, and old-growth forests. The event is an orienteering-based multi-sport competition where participants use maps to navigate between checkpoints. Participants can enter as soloists or in teams of two to four people.
The event offers two distinct course options:
- 9-Hour Adventure Race: This course includes 8-22 km of trekking on foot, 32-55 km of biking on a mix of gravel roads, paved roads, and trails, and 3-13 km of paddling in flat-water or rivers. It also features unspecified special tasks.
- 5-Hour Lite Adventure Race: This shorter version includes 3-10 km of trekking and 16-25 km of biking on similar terrain. This option includes special tasks but does not feature a paddling section.
The race is hosted at Elkader City Park. Registration is limited to a total of 350 participants across both categories. A USARA membership is required for all participants, which can be obtained as a single-race or annual pass. Required equipment and specific race regulations are provided by the organizers to ensure safety during the navigation through the northeast Iowa landscape. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
