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WAITLIST ACTIVE May 16, 2026
Galena Sky Trail Races

4hrs

Galena, IL
Other Distances: 8hrs
Field Strength
54.3%
2 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
47
Registered Runners

The Galena Sky Trail Races offer a high-energy endurance challenge at Chestnut Mountain Resort, where runners tackle 4-hour or 8-hour timed loops overlooking the Mississippi River. This event transforms rugged winter ski slopes into a scenic trail course, pairing a demanding physical test with a festive atmosphere that includes a DJ, taco bar, and stunning tri-state views.

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Field Strength

Field Strength
54.3%
Rank of 20th
-15.9%
Median Rank
63.5%
90+
2
80-89
2
60-79
11
<60
10
New
22
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
2
-1.0 vs avg
% of Field
4.3%
+2.8% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 25 runners with 5+ UltraSignup finishes.

Field Strength is the UltraSignup rank of the 20th strongest qualified runner—a higher value indicates greater depth of talent.

Excluded: 14 with <5 finishes, 8 unranked

90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
47
Ranked Runners
25
Field Size Meter
Smallest (50) Largest (466)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
PD
Paul Dionne
15 results
Beloit, WI
91.5%
JK
James Kuhn
23 results
Springfield, IL
68.8%
JL
Joel Lopez
5 results
Elgin, IL
68.1%
DF
David Fischer
35 results
Robins, IA
65%
BH
Benjamin Hacht
6 results
Fort Atkinson, WI
63.6%