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When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
91 Bouthillier, Galena IL
Distances
Half
Typical weather
38–54°F · some rain risk
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2025
35–51°F
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42–63°F
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29–38°F
dry
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39–63°F
dry
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40–52°F
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32–58°F
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2019
19–33°F
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2018
42–57°F
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30–38°F
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2016
46–60°F
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About this race
Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K
Date
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Event Overview
- Join: Join us Saturday, October 31st for our 9th annual Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K!
- Type: This is a fast, flat half marathon along the scenic Galena River Trail.
- Options: An 8K race option is also offered.
- Finishers: ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE MEDALS & SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 28th!
Important Notices
- Course Closure: Due to Galena Halloween festivities on that day, the course will close at 11:00 AM.
- No Walkers: Because of this no walkers are allowed for the half marathon and runners must finish before the course closes.
- Packet Pickup: 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.
- Friends: Friends are allowed to pick up for another participant.
Race Amenities
- Gear Check: Gear Check is available at the packet pickup table. Please have your gear bag labeled.
- Hydration Stations: Hydration/fuel stations with water, electrolyte beverage, and GU will be at miles 2, 3.5, 9, 11, 12.
- Age Groups: 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: Out and back course: first the south end of the trail, turning around at the 5.50 mile marker.
Course Details
- Half Marathon: Runners will proceed around the start and head north on the trail for the remaining distance back to the finish line for 13.10 miles.
- 8K Distance: The course is also an out and back, turning around at 2.50 miles.
- Finish Line: Race back to the finish line!
- More Info: For more information, visit Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K.
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