Galena River Fall Half Marathon
Where the 2026 race is now
- Registration open
- Race weekSaturday, October 31, 2026 · tracker not posted yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Oct 31, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Coming soon Posted when the timer has it
- Latest results
- None yet After race day
Quick facts
- Flat out and back on the Galena River Trail from the train depot area.
- Course closes at 11am, so walkers are not permitted in the half marathon.
- Fuel and hydration stations sit at miles 2, 3.5, 9, 11, and 12.
- Race morning overlaps Galena's downtown Halloween events.
Course
The race starts below the Highway 20 bridge near the train depot parking area. Runners head south on the Galena River Trail, turn around at 5.5 miles, come back past the start, then head north to finish out the distance.
Race-day weather
Late October in the Driftless region brings frosty mornings that warm quickly once the sun is up. Wind funnels along the river valley, and a flat trail gives runners very little shelter from it.
About the Galena River Fall Half Marathon
Galena's Halloween street festivities force the course to close at 11am, so the organizers restrict the half marathon to runners who can cover 13.1 miles inside three hours. That one rule shapes who shows up. The trail itself is flat and fast, tracing the Galena River out of the old train depot area.
Past Galena River Fall Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Galena River Fall Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Galena River Fall Half Marathon?
The 2026 Galena River Fall Half Marathon is on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Galena River Fall Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Galena River Fall Half Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
Does the Galena River Fall Half Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Galena River Fall Half Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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