Our club proudly contributes to many organizations in the Galena area. This year, we demonstrated our support in various ways. One of these was by being a hole sponsor for the Food Pantry Golf Outing. This agency provides much needed nutritional support to those experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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
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:
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
Steve McAuliff of the Northwest Special Education Cooperative’s Vision Itinerant Program visit the Club. He shared information about the programs he offers to individuals faced with the challenge of low vision along with some of the resources he uses to help program participants.
Left to Right: Steve McAuliff accepting a donation to the program from Club President Stacy Bouldoukian; A Braille version of a Harry Potter book; Club Member Bill Caron and Steve demonstrating some orientation and mobility skills.
One of the ways we participate in Earth Day activities is to show up to clean up the levee area in downtown Galena. This area is one of the City’s landmarks and often one of the first views of our community for visitors.
Pictured here are club members who helped with the cleanup.
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.
Thanks to Culvers, and volunteers from our club, we were able to share our community support. Over $200 was raised in this event which will go towards our projects.
The forecast looks great for the Kiwanis River Trail Run. Get your race season off to a good start by supporting our mission to “Serve the Children of the World”. Proceeds go towards projects that benefit the youth of Galena. Follow the QR code to register:
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