Mind Over Matter Triathlon

About this event

Packet pick up starting at 9:00 am day of the race at Moundview Park.

On site registration will be available starting at 9:00 am as well. T-shirt not guaranteed for on-site registration.

Race begins at 10:00 am. Awards, including age group awards, will begin at approximately 10:45 am.

Wisconsin Badger Camp's mission is to provide a positive natural environment where individuals with developmental challenges can learn about their surroundings and realize their full potential. Through a group living experience, campers develop friendships and expand their social skills. Everyone, regardless of the severity of their disability, or ability to pay, is welcome at Badger Camp. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit campers at Wisconsin Badger Camp.

Join us in beautiful, historic Galena IL for The Galena 5K Stair Challenge! Now hosted by The Galena Area EMS District, The Galena Police Department and The Galena Fire Department

This event honors the heroes of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this tragic event and celebrates our local first responders past and present

Bring the family! The Galena Generals, Jo Daviess County Mounted Patrol, Area First Responder demonstrations, food and treat vendors will join us at Green Street Plaza during and after the event.

Non competitive run/walk/climb-1Lap

Competitive 7 Lap professionally timed with various divisions by age and gender.

Registration for this event is online only!

1-Lap Fun Run/Walk

• Start time 9:00 a.m.

• Fee: NEW! April Early Bird $30, May $35, June and July $40, August to event $40 (t-shirt and medal included!)

• Race Day in person registration closes at 9:00 am

• Mass start; not timed

5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race and Active Duty First Responders

• Start time 9:15 a.m.

• Fee: NEW! April Early Bird $30 for Active First Responders and 7-Lap Runners (includes T-shirt and medal!)

• May $35, for Active First Responders and 7-Lap Runners

• June to Event $45 for 7-Lap Runners

• Race Day in person registration closes at 9:00 am

• Maximum of 200 athletes accepted

• Chip timing

Waves will be formed (first five registered, first wave; next five registered, second wave, etc.). Waves will start every minute. Participants will be notified of their wave start time via email prior to the race date.

Course closes at 12:00 noon

Fundraiser Challenge

All participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 in donations to support Galena-based first responders.

Share your unique URL to family and friends and invite them to donate to your registration or team.

The top three individual fundraisers will receive special prizes!

Event T-shirt Sizes (performance fabric)

Youth: small, medium, large

Adult: small, medium, large, extra-large, 1X, 2X

Age Groups (Male and Female)

14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Race Registration will be online only beginning March 20, 2026

Maximum of 200 timed participants (no limit to fun run/walk participants)

Registrations will CLOSE when race filled or at midnight on September 11, whichever comes first

Registrations after August 31, 2026 will NOT be guaranteed a T-shirt

Event Staging Areas:

Green Street Plaza near City Hall and Post Office/Custom House

Packet pickup:

NEW! Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm at the Galena Area Emergency Medical Services District Station, 217 Summit Street, Galena, Illinois.

Saturday morning Green Street Plaza and the Post Office/Custom House from 8:00 am to 9:00 a.m.

• 8:15 a.m. Saturday: Opening Ceremony

• Closing and Medal Ceremony following race at Green Street Square

• Award Ceremony at race conclusion

Starting Line at Bench Street staging area

Volunteers will queue waves here in numerical order after escorting them from Green Street Plaza

Lap Notification/Finish Line on Bench Street

Bib numbers will trigger a visual record of each participant’s lap number.

Lap 7 finishers recovery area with water

The 2025 Monster Dash is hosted by the Platteville Community Arboretum! This is a family-friendly event that includes runners and walkers of all abilities. A fun time for all!

It's late October and costumes are encouraged to be worn. Halloween-themed prizes, shirts and swag for all participants!

The entire run/walk will be on the Rountree Branch Trail!

The race will begin at 10 AM on the south side of Valley Road (near the Fish Garden on the trail) with parking available in the City Garage’s parking lot (890 Valley Road). For registration the day of, look for the registration tent starting at 9 AM.

T-Shirt Note: All registrations received by October 5th are guaranteed a T-shirt.

NOTE: Online registration ENDS at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 16th. After that, you can register in-person (by cash or VENMO) for $30 the day of the event starting at 9 AM on Saturday, October 18th.

Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Join us Saturday, October 31st for our 9th annual Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K!

This is a fast, flat half marathon along the scenic Galena River Trail. An 8K race option is also offered.

ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE MEDALS & SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 28th!

**Due to Galena Halloween festivities on that day, the course will close at 11:00 AM. Because of this no walkers are allowed for the half marathon and runners must finish before the course closes.

🔷 Packet Pickup will be Friday, Oct 30th from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm and Saturday morning 7:00 am -7:45 am below the Highway 20 bridge in the Train Depot parking area where the race is also held. Friends are allowed to pick up for another participant.

🔷 Gear Check is available at the packet pickup table. Please have your gear bag labeled.

🔷 Hydration/fuel stations with water, electrolyte beverage and GU will be at miles 2, 3.5, 9, 11, 12.

Age groups are as follows:

19 and under

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85-89

90 and up

🔹Course Route: this is an out and back course, utilizing first the south end of the trail and turning around at the 5.50 mile marker and return to the start, which would be the equivalent of 11 miles, runners will then proceed around the start and head north on the trail for a short out and back for the remaining mileage, back to finish line for your 13.10 miles!🎉

For the 8k distance, the course is also an out and back, and will begin the same as the half, with the turnaround marked at 2.50 miles and race back to the finish line!🎉