Galena Sky Trail Races

Event overview

The Galena Sky Trail Race is a timed trail running event held at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Illinois (8700 W Chestnut Mountain Road). The event offers two timed options: an 8-hour and a 4-hour format. Both formats use a looped course on resort trails that are also used for skiing in winter. The venue provides views across the Mississippi River toward Iowa and Wisconsin. Race registration includes a race shirt, a heavy metal 3-D finisher medal, and a finisher meal prepared by the resort. An after party with music and a DJ is held on race day.

Course, awards and policies

• Long loop: 2.91 miles
• Short loop: 0.6 miles (short loop opens later in the day and has a cutoff for laps to count)

The event scores runners by total mileage completed within the chosen time limit; ties are broken by who reached the mileage earlier. Awards include overall 1st–3rd for male and female, 10-year age group awards, and a Best Warrior costume prize (male and female). The organizer publishes a rollover policy: entries can be rolled over if requested well before the event, partial race credit is available when cancelling closer to the race, and a volunteer option can earn a large rollover credit. Additional meal tickets are available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.