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Earlybird Registration Opens Soon For The Kiwanis River Trail Run 2026

24 Oct

Start making plans to participate in what has fast become a season opener for running events in the Galena area. The trail is easily accessible with good parking and a fun trip to add to your running calendar. Here’s what you need to know:

The Kiwanis Club of Galena is hosting its 7th annual River Trail Run, April 18, 2026.  This year funds will be used to develop grants that will be awarded to organizations that support the children of the Galena community.  Additional information for the grant application can be found on the Galena Kiwanis website; Kiwanisclubofgalena.com   

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026                                                                           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. 17 to Dec. 31 ($35), Jan.1 to Feb. 28,     ($40), March 1 to April 17 ($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, 70-79, 80 + 

Awards: All age groups will have male and female medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the 5K and 10K run. 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 17, from 4-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  There will be a tent under the bridge for runners to pick up their packet at Depot Park.

Participants must be registered by April 6, to guarantee a t-shirt.                                                                                                          –Registration: Runners may register online using QR Code or                        https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun      
 -Additional Information:  Kiwnaisclubofgalena.com, Kiwanis Club Facebook  -Questions: Contact Bernie Ferry, at bernieferry@gmail.com 

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Luncheon Held To Honor 2025 Grant Recipients

28 May

We recently held a luncheon at Prairie Ridge to honor the seven recipients of their 2025 Grant.   Funds for the grants are generated from the Annual River Trail Run in April and go toward organizations with an emphasis on helping children and improving the quality of life in the Galena community.  

This year the local organizations receiving funds were: St. Vincent DePaul; Galena Knights of Columbus; Galena Art & Recreation Center; Galena HIgh School American Exchange Program; Family Enrichment Program; Galena Center for the Arts; and the Galena Police Department.

The run is one of several events that the Kiwanis Club of Galena sponsors or is involved with during the year and includes; 4th of July Fireworks, Country Fair, Oktoberfest, Peanut Day , road clean up, City park improvements, GHS Scholarships,  GHS Key Club, Kiwanis International, and community volunteering.   

River Trail Run Wrap Up

3 May

Thanks to everyone who participated in this event. Runners, Sponsors, and volunteers made sure that we all had a great time. We met our goal of 100+ runners and will be able to award several grants to programs that serve the youth of our community. Join us again next year!

One Week To Race Time!

11 Apr

The forecast looks great for next weekend. Don’t miss out on making this the start to your running event season. Remember, proceeds go towards programs that help the youth of the Galena area.

To sign up click on the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

If you aren’t a runner, come and enjoy something from the Galena Roasters Food Truck. Cheer everyone on as they cross the finish line.

12 Days To Go! We Need You To Help Us Reach Our Goal Of 100 Runners

8 Apr

Don’t miss out. Help us get to our goal of 100 runners this year. Proceeds benefit programs that enrich the lives of the youth of our community. Follow the link below to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

This year Galena Roasters will join us at the finish line. Look for the food truck!

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

            

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

Galena Roasters Will Be At The River Trail Run This Year!

24 Jan

If you are looking for a reason to register for the River Trail Run this could be your sign! This year Galena Roasters will have their food truck at the race site.

To get in on earlybird registration follow this link or the qr code below:

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

Early Bird Registration Open For The Galena River Trail Run

11 Dec

Get out your training calendar and put April 19, 2025 on it if you have set a goal to run 5 or 10k race. This is a fun event that is a great way to start off race season. Lots of runners come to Galena in April for this one. For more information click on this link: https://kiwanisclubofgalena.com/race-for-the-parks/

Congratulations And Thank You

26 Apr

It was a chilly day but everyone had a great time. We had 75 participants join us on Saturday. For some, it was a chance to incorporate a visit to Galena with a fun event. Others were running in their first race but all were helping us to give back to a community that we care about.

Thanks to all who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and supported our club.

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