Galena 5k Stair Challenge

Galena 5k Stair Challenge in Galena, Illinois, is hosted by the Galena Area EMS District, the Galena Police Department and the Galena Fire Department to honor 9/11 heroes and local first responders. The event offers three options: a non-competitive 1-lap Fun Run/Walk/climb, a 5K Stair Challenge with seven laps on the stairs featuring chip timing, and a 5K Stair Challenge for Active Duty First Responders. The course starts at Bench Street with waves for the timed race and a mass start for the fun run, with a staging area at Green Street Plaza.

Fundraising incentives include a Team Challenge and a Pledge Challenge, with prizes for top fundraisers and event T-shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.