Galena 5k Stair Challenge
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Galena, Illinois
- Price $33.49 - $38.99
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Starting at 9:00 a.m. for the fun run/walk and 9:15 a.m. for the competitive race, this event promises excitement and camaraderie. With a maximum of 200 athletes accepted for the timed challenge, be sure to register early to secure your spot! Each registration includes an event T-shirt, water, and refreshments. Plus, participants are encouraged to raise funds to support Galena's first responders and the Historical Society, with special prizes for the top individual fundraisers. Join us for a day filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Galena 5K Stair Challenge!
Organiser's Description
THIS EVENT HONORS THE HEROES OF 9/11 AND OUR LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS PAST AND PRESENT.
Non competitive run/walk/climb-1Lap
Competitive 7 Lap professionally timed with various divisions by age and gender.
1-LAP FUN RUN/WALK (DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE HERO!)
* Start time 9:00 a.m.
* Fee: $30 (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments)
* Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am
* Mass start; not timed
5K 7-LAP STAIR CHALLENGE RACE AND ACTIVE DUTY FIRST RESPONDERS
* Start time 9:15 a.m.
* Fee: $35; $30 for active-duty first responders (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments)
* Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am
* Maximum of 200 athletes accepted
* Chip timing
Waves will be formed (first five registered, first wave; next five registered, second wave, etc.). Waves will start every minute. Participants will be notified of their wave start time via email prior to the race date.
Course closes at 12:00 noon
TEAM CHALLENGE
The top three individual fundraisers will receive special prizes!
PLEDGE CHALLENGE
All participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 in donations to support Galena-based first responders and the Historical Society.
Share your unique URL to family and friends and invite them to donate to your registration or team.
The top three individual fundraisers will receive special prizes!
Submit pledge sheet(s) and money at Packet Pickup to be eligible for fundraiser prizes
EVENT T-SHIRT SIZES (PERFORMANCE FABRIC)
Youth: small, medium, large
Adult: small, medium, large, extra-large, 1X, 2X
Age Groups (Male and Female)
12 and under, 13-17, 18-35, 36-50, 51-64,65+
RACE REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE ONLY BEGINNING MAY 5, 2025
Maximum of 200 timed participants (no limit to fun run/walk participants)
Registrations will CLOSE when race filled or at midnight on September 12, whichever comes first
REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUGUST 22, 2025 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT
EVENT STAGING AREAS:
Green Street Plaza near City Hall and Post Office/Custom House
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday at the DeSoto House Hotel from 4 to 6 p.m. OR
Saturday morning Green Street Plaza and the Post Office/Custom House from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
- 8:30 a.m. Saturday: Opening Ceremony
- Finishers Refreshment area
- Award Ceremony at 11:45 a.m.
Starting Line at Bench Street staging area
Volunteers will queue waves here in numerical order after escorting them from Green Street Plaza
Lap Notification/Finish Line on Bench Street
Bib numbers will trigger a visual record of each participants lap number.
Lap 7 finishers recovery area with water
Races
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1 Lap Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$33.49
OPENS 01 MAYDress up as your favorite HERO! Prizes for the best costumes! -
5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM CDT)
$38.99
OPENS 01 MAYDress up as your favorite HERO! Prizes for the best costumes! -
5K Stair Challenge Active Duty First Responders
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM CDT)
$33.49
OPENS 01 MAYDress up as your favorite HERO! Prizes for the best costumes!
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