Galena 5k Stair Challenge

The Galena 5K Stair Challenge is now hosted by The Galena Area EMS District, The Galena Police Department and The Galena Fire Department This event honors the heroes of 9/11 and our local first responders past and present. Non competitive run/walk/climb-1Lap Competitive 7 Lap professionally timed with various divisions by age and gender. Registration for this event is online only! 1-Lap Fun Run/Walk (dress as your favorite hero!) Start time 9:00 a.m. Fee: $30 (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments) Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am Mass start; not timed 5K 7-Lap Stair Challenge Race and Active Duty First Responders Start time 9:15 a.m. Fee: $35; $30 for active-duty first responders (covers event T-shirt, water, refreshments) Race Day in person registration closes at 7:00 am Maximum of 200 athletes accepted Chip timing Waves will be formed (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 12:00 noon Team Challenge The top three individual fundraisers will receive special prizes! Pledge Challenge All participants are encouraged to raise at least $50 in donations to support Galena-based first responders. 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+ 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 Sep