Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Galena, IL
- 91 Bouthillier, 61036
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A scenic, fast, and flat half marathon or 8K along the Galena River Trail, coinciding with local Halloween festivities.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveJoin the 9th annual Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K in Galena, Illinois, on Halloween. This event offers a fast and flat course along the scenic Galena River Trail. Runners can choose between the half marathon or an 8K distance. Due to local Halloween festivities, the course has a strict closing time, making it best suited for runners who can maintain a steady pace. All finishers receive a medal, and a shirt is included for those who register by the September deadline.
What to expect
- Run a fast and flat out-and-back course along the scenic Galena River Trail.
- Receive a finisher medal and a race shirt if registered by the deadline.
- Stay hydrated with water, electrolyte beverage, and GU at multiple aid stations.
Standout details
- Scenic Galena River Trail course
- Fast and flat half marathon & 8K
- Finisher medal & race shirt
- Halloween race day festivities
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 4.97 Miles
Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 AM CDT · From $80.99
Opens Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2026, 4:10 AM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 AM CDT · From $80.99
Opens Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 31, 2026, 4:10 AM CDT
Virtual
Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 AM CDT · From $80.99
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortlonger distance
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The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
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!🎉
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