Galena Lead Rush Half Marathon

• Galena Lead Rush Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles

Run the magnificent countryside of Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois… past rolling pastures with spectacular views of the Mississippi River.

The Galena Lead Rush Half Marathon, held this year on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, will test your endurance. Lace up your running shoes for this late autumn half-marathon starting at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Run the countryside and end along the mighty Mississippi River. After the race, enjoy the chairlift ride to the post-race party with live entertainment and the awards ceremony.

The race begins by heading east on Chestnut Road, takes a short jog north on Blanding Road, turns east again onto Blackjack Road, approaches the halfway point when going west on Beaty Hallow Road, takes a sharp right to go north on Blanding Road, merges back onto Blackjack Road, and finishes by a short run on Sand Hill Road plus an out-and-back on River Road before it concludes along the Mississippi River at the base of Chestnut Mountain.
Take the chairlift back to the top of the resort to enjoy the post race party!

From Galena:

Take US Rt. 20 to Blackjack Rd.

Turn south on Blackjack Rd.

From Blackjack Rd, turn right on to Blanding Rd.

Take the first right on to W. Chestnut Mountain Rd.

From Chicago:

Take I-90/94 West to Rockford

Take US Rt. 20 West to Blackjack Rd.

Turn south on Blackjack Rd.

From Blackjack Rd, turn right on to Blanding Rd.

Take the first right on to W. Chestnut Mountain Rd.

From Hanover

Take Illinois Hwy 84 North to Blackjack Rd.

Turn left onto Blanding Rd.

Take first right onto Chestnut Mountain Rd.

For driving directions from your specific location; insert “8700 W. Chestnut Rd., Galena, IL 61036” in the “To:” address.