Wild Driftless Adventure Race
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Strawberry Point, Iowa
- Price $80.50 - $117.60
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wild Driftless Adventure Race on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the stunning Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa! This thrilling event showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Driftless region, featuring soaring limestone bluffs, crystal-clear trout streams, and lush old-growth forests. Participants can choose from two exciting race options: the Wild Driftless, a 9-hour endurance challenge that includes trekking, biking on both gravel and single-track trails, and paddling through gentle rivers, or the Wild Driftless Lite, a more accessible 4-hour version designed for those new to adventure racing.
Whether you're a seasoned racer or a first-time adventurer, this event caters to all skill levels, ensuring a fun and exhilarating day in nature. Assemble your team of 2-4 or tackle the challenge solo as you navigate through some of the most scenic landscapes in Northeast Iowa. Don't miss the chance to be part of this incredible adventure—mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing day of outdoor exploration and camaraderie!
Whether you're a seasoned racer or a first-time adventurer, this event caters to all skill levels, ensuring a fun and exhilarating day in nature. Assemble your team of 2-4 or tackle the challenge solo as you navigate through some of the most scenic landscapes in Northeast Iowa. Don't miss the chance to be part of this incredible adventure—mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing day of outdoor exploration and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Soaring limestone bluffs, crystal-clear trout streams and fast-moving rivers, old-growth forests, single-track mountain biking, and some of the most scenic gravel roads youll find anywhere in the world. This isnt just the Iowa cornfields you expectthis 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 course is 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.
2 OPTIONS FOR TEAMS & SOLOISTS
WILD DRIFTLESS
9-hour time limit
Trekking (on foot)
Biking (gravel roads, paved roads, and trails, including single-track mountain biking)
Paddling (canoes in flat-water and gentle rivers/streams)
Special tasks, including optional ropes section
WILD DRIFTLESS LITE
4-hour time limit
Trekking (on foot)
Biking (gravel roads, paved roads, and grassy/double-track trails)
Special tasks, including optional ropes section
No paddling
USARA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
When registering, be sure to click the box at the bottom under "Clubs" for USARA. You can either purchase a single-day membership for $8 or a yearly membership for $35. If you are purchasing a single-event membership, on the "Select your members" page (with the waiver at the bottom) be sure to uncheck the "Start membership immediately" button and select the date of the race (October 4, 2025).
USARA provides insurance and sanctioning for our event.
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 course is 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.
2 OPTIONS FOR TEAMS & SOLOISTS
WILD DRIFTLESS
9-hour time limit
Trekking (on foot)
Biking (gravel roads, paved roads, and trails, including single-track mountain biking)
Paddling (canoes in flat-water and gentle rivers/streams)
Special tasks, including optional ropes section
WILD DRIFTLESS LITE
4-hour time limit
Trekking (on foot)
Biking (gravel roads, paved roads, and grassy/double-track trails)
Special tasks, including optional ropes section
No paddling
USARA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
When registering, be sure to click the box at the bottom under "Clubs" for USARA. You can either purchase a single-day membership for $8 or a yearly membership for $35. If you are purchasing a single-event membership, on the "Select your members" page (with the waiver at the bottom) be sure to uncheck the "Start membership immediately" button and select the date of the race (October 4, 2025).
USARA provides insurance and sanctioning for our event.
Races
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Wild Driftless Adventure Race
Incl. $7.60 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$117.60
9-hour time limit Trekking, Biking, Paddling, Special Tasks USARA Membership Required (select USARA under Club in the initial registration page. Single-day and yearly options available) -
Wild Driftless Lite
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (12:00PM CDT)
$80.50
4-hour time limit Trekking, Biking, Special Tasks USARA Membership Required (select USARA under Club in the initial registration page. Single-day and yearly options available)
Wild Driftless Adventure Race
