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Galena Sky Trail Races

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Galena, IL
700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, 61036
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Conquer challenging trails with majestic Mississippi River views, then celebrate your mileage at a rockin' post-race party.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive

Experience the Galena Sky Trail Races, offering challenging yet runnable trails at Chestnut Mountain Resort. This event features an 8-hour or 4-hour timed loop course, where awards celebrate those who cover the most mileage. Runners will enjoy majestic views across the Mississippi River, with sights of Iowa and Wisconsin. Conclude your race day with a delicious finisher meal and a grand sunset view, followed by a rockin' race day party.

What to expect

  • Navigate challenging, runnable trails on a timed loop course.
  • Enjoy majestic views overlooking the Mississippi River, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
  • Celebrate your finish with a delicious meal and a lively race day party.

Standout details

  • Majestic Mississippi River views
  • Challenging timed loop course
  • Post-race finisher meal
  • Trails on a ski resort

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 8 Hour

    Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $128.58

    Opens Apr 10, 2026, 4:09 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 4:05 AM CDT

  • 4 Hour

    Sat, May 16, 12:00 PM CDT · From $128.58

    Opens Apr 10, 2026, 4:09 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 8:05 AM CDT

The course

  • Timed race
From the organizer

ajestic views, challenging trails, and ROCKIN' race day party are STARS of this course! 8 hour timed loop course 8 hour race starts at 8 am

4 hour timed loop course 4 hour race starts at 12 noon

Sid's timing will keep track of your mileage, awards are determined by the runners with the most mileage. Ties in mileage will be determined by who gets to the mileage the earliest.

Think of yourself as a Nordic Warrior conquering these challenging, yet runnable trails! The course is set on the trails of Chestnut Mountain Resort- the same hills you ski in the winter! Majestic views across the mighty Mississippi River. You will see Iowa and Wisconsin across the river! Look forward to the evening, eating a delicious finisher meal prepared by Chestnut Mountain Resort restaurant while watching the grand sunset on the Mississippi horizon.

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