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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k
Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k is a half marathon and 8K event held in Galena, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Galena, IL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Galena, Illinois
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 8K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 8K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 78% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k
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 finis…
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Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k: common questions
- When is the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k held?
- In Galena, Illinois.
- What distances does the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k offer?
- Half Marathon and 8K.
- How do I register for the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $75 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8k?
- about 41°F at the start, 78% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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