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Saturday, April 17th, 2027
91 Bouthillier Street, Galena IL
5K · 10K
39–59°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
46–77°F
rain
2025
45–65°F
rain
2024
49–61°F
dry
2023
31–47°F
rain
2022
24–47°F
dry
2021
36–58°F
dry
2020
32–47°F
rain
2019
49–68°F
rain
2018
23–40°F
dry
2017
44–69°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Kiwanis Club of Galena is hosting its 8th annual River Trail Run, April 17, 2027. 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:
- November 17, 2026 - December 31, 2026 $35
- Jan 1, 2027.- February 28, 2027 $40
- March 1, 2027 - April 16, 2027 $45
- Day of Race: $50 (April 17, 2026) $50
- The registration cost for runners 18 and under will be $25 from Nov. until race day on April 17, 2027
On-line registration closes on Thursday, April 15, 2027at midnight. All participants will receive a t-shirt, but we can’t guarantee t-shirts for registration after April 5, 2027. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!
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