Galena 5k Stair Challenge – Galena, IL 2026

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