Wild Driftless Adventure Race
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Strawberry Point, Iowa
- Price $80.50 - $117.60
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Wild Driftless Adventure Race on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa. This exhilarating event invites both teams of 2-4 and solo participants to explore the breathtaking driftless region, known for its soaring limestone bluffs, crystal-clear trout streams, and vibrant old-growth forests.
Participants can choose between two exciting race formats: the Wild Driftless with a 9-hour time limit, featuring trekking, biking on scenic gravel and paved roads, and paddling through gentle rivers, or the Wild Driftless Lite, a shorter 4-hour race that includes trekking and biking with special tasks. Designed to cater to all skill levels, this adventure race is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned racers alike. Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of adventure in one of Iowa's most picturesque landscapes!
Participants can choose between two exciting race formats: the Wild Driftless with a 9-hour time limit, featuring trekking, biking on scenic gravel and paved roads, and paddling through gentle rivers, or the Wild Driftless Lite, a shorter 4-hour race that includes trekking and biking with special tasks. Designed to cater to all skill levels, this adventure race is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned racers alike. Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of adventure in one of Iowa's most picturesque landscapes!
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
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
Races
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Wild Driftless Adventure Race
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$117.60
9-hour time limit Trekking, Biking, Paddling, Special Tasks -
Wild Driftless Lite
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sat 4th October 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$80.50
4-hour time limit Trekking, Biking, Special Tasks
Wild Driftless Adventure Race