Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k – Galena, IL 2026
Date
October 31, 2026
Location
Galena, IL
Venue
91 Bouthillier
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00 – $100.00
Events
Half Marathon, 8K, Virtual
Includes
Long Sleeve Shirt (unisex)
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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 un
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