Checkpoint

Galena

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Location: 64.7322, -156.9352

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Population 527 -- Galena derived its name from lead sulfate ore found in the area, known chemically as galena. The town was founded in 1920 when Natives moved down river from the old town site of Louden because of the availability of firewood. A man could cut 250 cords a winter and sell it for $8.00 a cord to the stern wheelers that worked the rivers in the summer. The checkpoint is at the “old” community hall downtown.



Year Race Route Checkpoint Number Miles into race
2024 North 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 545
2022 North 14 — View Checkpoint Standings 545
2020 North 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 545
2017 South 8 — View Checkpoint Standings 396
2016 North 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 545
2015 South 8 — View Checkpoint Standings 396
2014 North 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 545
2012 North 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 545
2010 North 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 667
2008 South 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 667
2006 South 15 — View Checkpoint Standings 698
2004 South View Checkpoint Standings 649
2003 North 8 — View Checkpoint Standings 380
2002 South 16 — View Checkpoint Standings 698
2000 South 16 — View Checkpoint Standings 698
1998 South 16 — View Checkpoint Standings 698