Reno Galena Fest September 27, 2009

Celebrate one of Reno’s coolest outdoor activities areas by attending Reno Galena Fest on September 27. The new event hopes to raise money to keep Galena Creek Regional Park open to visitors who like to hike, run, and ride mountain bikes along the parks many trails. With outstanding views and cool features, such as creeks, the park serves as one of Reno’s destinations for visitors with an eye toward the outdoors.

Here is what organizers have to say say about the event:

Key components of Galena Fest are two mountain bike races, The Bloody Rose and The Thorn . These climbs offer staged, competitive and strenuous routes through the Mt. Rose corridor along mountain bike trails to finish lines at Relay Peak beyond Mt. Rose Summit and at the Wall in Sky Tavern. Add in activities for kids, including mountain bike races for 5 to 13-year-olds, a Big Fish Contest , for 4-11 year olds, and pinwheel and sand-castle creations for all at Galena Creek Regional Park.The festival atmosphere includes BBQ and food tents, a beer and beverage terrace featuring local favorites, and live music and campfire in Eagle Meadow. Program partners will have a chance to highlight their wares while neighbors and friends celebrate an unprecedented, active family outing under the canopy of Jeffrey Pines. Racers must be 14 years old and over.

More information

Date: September 27, 2009
Time: Activities begin at 8:00 A.M. and continue until 1:00 P.M.

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Posted by Ryan Jerz on 09/14/2009