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Galena River Fall Half Marathon and 8k

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 08:00am

91 Bouthillier

Galena, IL, 61036

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$75

This is a fast, flat half marathon along the scenic Galena River Trail. An 8K race option is also offered.

Because of this no walkers are allowed for the half marathon and runners must finish before course closes.

Hydration/fuel stations with water, Gatorade and GU will be at miles, 2, 4, 6, 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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