3 events in Galena, Illinois
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Galena
3 events in Galena-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
The Kiwanis Club of Galena is hosting its 7th annual River Trail Run, April 18, 2026. This year funds will be used to develop grants that will be awarded to organizations that support the children of the Galena community. Additional information for the grant application can be found on the Galena Kiwanis website; Kiwanisclubofgalena.com
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
- Start Time: 10 a.m
10K Run (6.2 miles)
- Start Time: 10:10 a.m.
Registration for 5k/10k:
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November 17, 2025 - December 31, 2025 $35
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Jan 1, 2026.- February 28, 2026 $40
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March 1, 2026 - April 17, 2026 $45
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Day of Race: $50 (April 18, 2026)
On-line registration closes on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at midnight. All participants will receive a t-shirt, but we can’t guarantee t-shirts for registration after April 6, 2026. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Come celebrate the Illinois Great River Trail! This ride is geared towards being family friendly. Check in will begin at 8:30am at Depot Park. All participants or their legal guardians are required to complete a liability waiver. Riders will traverse the Galena Junction and Aiken Trail. At mile 6, there will be an aid station with water and bananas. Riders can turn around there making the round trip 12 miles or they can continue on South River Road 2.5 miles and turn around at the bottom of Chestnut Mountain making the total round trip 17 miles.
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Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!🎉