Wild Driftless Adventure Race – Elkader, IA 2026

REGISTRATION Opens January 5. Join us for next year's Wild Driftless on October 3, 2026! 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 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 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 DRIFTLES