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 4th, 2025, held in the stunning landscapes of Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa. This exciting outdoor 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 between two thrilling race options: the Wild Driftless with a 9-hour time limit, which includes trekking, biking on diverse terrain, paddling in canoes, and tackling special tasks, or the Wild Driftless Lite, a 4-hour adventure perfect for newcomers, offering a slightly less intense experience.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a first-time adventurer, this race is designed to accommodate all skill levels, ensuring a fun-filled day of exploration and camaraderie. Join teams of 2-4 or tackle the course solo as you navigate through scenic gravel roads and single-track mountain biking trails. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating adventure in one of the most picturesque areas of Northeast Iowa! Register now to secure your spot and prepare for a day of excitement and connection with nature.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a first-time adventurer, this race is designed to accommodate all skill levels, ensuring a fun-filled day of exploration and camaraderie. Join teams of 2-4 or tackle the course solo as you navigate through scenic gravel roads and single-track mountain biking trails. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating adventure in one of the most picturesque areas of Northeast Iowa! Register now to secure your spot and prepare for a day of excitement and connection with nature.
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. 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. 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
