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
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Galena 5K Stair Challenge, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the beautiful town of Galena, Jo Daviess. This unique event is dedicated to honoring the heroes of 9/11 and our local first responders, both past and present. Participants can choose between a non-competitive 1-lap fun run/walk, where you're encouraged to dress as your favorite hero, or take on the competitive 7-lap stair challenge, which will be professionally timed and divided by age and gender.
The fun kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with the 1-lap fun run/walk, followed by the thrilling 7-lap challenge at 8:45 a.m. Registration fees are $25 for the fun run and $35 for the competitive race, with a special discount for active-duty first responders. Don't miss your chance to join this exciting community event that not only promotes fitness but also supports local heroes—participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 in donations for Galena-based first responders and the Historical Society. With awards for top fundraisers and team challenges, the Galena 5K Stair Challenge promises to be a
The fun kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with the 1-lap fun run/walk, followed by the thrilling 7-lap challenge at 8:45 a.m. Registration fees are $25 for the fun run and $35 for the competitive race, with a special discount for active-duty first responders. Don't miss your chance to join this exciting community event that not only promotes fitness but also supports local heroes—participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 in donations for Galena-based first responders and the Historical Society. With awards for top fundraisers and team challenges, the Galena 5K Stair Challenge promises to be a
Organiser's Description
THIS EVENT HONOR THE HEROES OF 9/11 AND OUR LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS PAST AND PRESENT.
Non competitive run/walk/cliimb-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 8:30 a.m.
* Fee: $25 (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments)
* Online registration only; closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023.
* Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am
* Mass start; not timed
5K 7-LAP STAIR CHALLENGE RACE
* Start time 8:45 a.m.
* Fee: $35; $30 for active-duty first responders (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments)
* Online registration only; closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am
* Maximum of 400 athletes accepted
* Chip timing
Waves will be formed IN THE ORDER OF REGISTRATION (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 11:30 a.m.
TEAM CHALLENGE
The teams that register with the most team members in these categories -- Family, Co-workers and Friends-- will win a Team Challenge award.
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)
14 and Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Older
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:
1. 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 near Miller Steinke Funeral Home
Bib numbers will trigger a visual record of each participants lap number.
Lap 7 finishers recovery area with water
Non competitive run/walk/cliimb-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 8:30 a.m.
* Fee: $25 (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments)
* Online registration only; closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023.
* Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am
* Mass start; not timed
5K 7-LAP STAIR CHALLENGE RACE
* Start time 8:45 a.m.
* Fee: $35; $30 for active-duty first responders (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments)
* Online registration only; closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am
* Maximum of 400 athletes accepted
* Chip timing
Waves will be formed IN THE ORDER OF REGISTRATION (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 11:30 a.m.
TEAM CHALLENGE
The teams that register with the most team members in these categories -- Family, Co-workers and Friends-- will win a Team Challenge award.
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)
14 and Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Older
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:
1. 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 near Miller Steinke Funeral Home
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 JUL 25Dress 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 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.99
OPENS JUL 25Dress 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 (9:00AM CDT)
$33.49
OPENS JUL 25Dress up as your favorite HERO! Prizes for the best costumes!
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