Archive | March, 2025

Three Weeks To Go!

28 Mar

Don’t miss out on a great way to start the running season. This is a great event that takes place along the Galena River Trail. Proceeds go to programs that support youth in the Galena area.

Date:  Saturday, April 19, 2025

 –Race Distances 5K & 10K, Start Time, Registration Timeline, & Cost: 

-5K Run-walk, start time 10:00 a.m., & 10k run, start time 10:10 a.m.

-Registration & Cost: Early Bird Nov. 18 to Dec. 31 ($35), Jan.1 to Feb. 28, ($40), March 1 to April 18 (($45), and day of race ($50).                                  

Location:  Galena River Trail, 91 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036 (under bridge)

 –Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Awards: All age groups will have male and female medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place including overall medals for top male and female for 5K and 10K.       Runners in the 12 & under who do not medal (1st-3rd) will receive a ribbon. 

Packet Hand Outs and T-Shirts: Participants can pick up their race packets (t-shirts, chips, race information, etc.) on Friday, April 18, from 4-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  There will be a tent under the bridge for the pick- up at Depot Park. Participants must be registered by April 6, to guarantee a t-shirt.                                                                                                        –Registration & Additional Information:  Online registration and information at; Kiwnaisclubofgalena.com, Kiwanis Club of Galena Facebook, or           https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

            

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Free Car Seat Safety Check

28 Mar

Welcome Our Newest Member

21 Mar

Join us in welcoming Kelli Jackson to our club. Working as the CFO of Midwest Medical Center, she is a long time resident of Galena. Pictured left to right: Kelli Jackson, Membership Chairperson Dan Morizzo, and Bernie Ferry.

New This Year! Kiwanis Grant Application

7 Mar

Starting in 2025, the Galena Kiwanis Club will be offering an annual grant for up to $5,000. The 6th Annual River Trail Run scheduled for April 19, 2025, will assist with providing funds to local organizations with supporting children and improving the quality of life in the Galena area.

To get a copy of the grant application click on the link below:

It’s Not Too Late To Commit! Sign Up Today To Get In On Early Bird Registration

7 Mar

Start off Race Season with this event! This event helps us to help local organizations that serve the youth of our community.

Date:  Saturday, April 19, 2025

 –Race Distances 5K & 10K, Start Time, Registration Timeline, & Cost: 

-5K Run-walk, start time 10:00 a.m., & 10k run, start time 10:10 a.m.

-Registration & Cost: Early Bird Nov. 18 to Dec. 31 ($35), Jan.1 to Feb. 28, ($40), March 1 to April 18 (($45), and day of race ($50).                                  

Location:  Galena River Trail, 91 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036 (under bridge)

 –Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Awards: All age groups will have male and female medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place including overall medals for top male and female for 5K and 10K.       Runners in the 12 & under who do not medal (1st-3rd) will receive a ribbon. 

Packet Hand Outs and T-Shirts: Participants can pick up their race packets (t-shirts, chips, race information, etc.) on Friday, April 18, from 4-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  There will be a tent under the bridge for the pick- up at Depot Park. Participants must be registered by April 6, to guarantee a t-shirt.                                                                                                        –Registration & Additional Information:  Online registration and information at; Kiwnaisclubofgalena.com, Kiwanis Club of Galena Facebook, or           https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

            

                                                                                

-Questions: Contact Bernie Ferry, at bernieferry@gmail.com