
From the Organizer
The Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk is a 5K race/walk (all ages) at Thresher Days in Miles, IA. Proceeds support the Brian Galusha Memorial Scholarship, and the Thresher's Scholarship.
***All who register before July 3rd will be guaranteed shirt/size; any registrations after July 4th cannot be guaranteed a shirt or the correct size. The 5K race/walk is $30 per person ($35 starting June 1). Kids 12 and under $20 ($25 starting June 1). Kids rate will show at checkout***
Races begin at 08:00AM on Saturday July 18th, 2025 at the Thresher's Grounds in Miles. Packet Pickup will be Friday, July 17th from 4-8PM at the Thresher's Grounds, and again Saturday morning from 6:30AM until race time.
Brian Galusha was born and raised in Eastern Iowa. He graduated from East Central High School in Miles, IA, and attended Clinton Community College and the University of Maryland before joining the US Army Military Police. After the army, he was a farmer in the area until he decided to devote himself to education and coaching. Over time, he coached baseball and football; he especially loved coaching track and cross country, as he was a marathon runner himself. He qualified twice for the Boston Marathon, and was a torch bearer for the 2002 Winter Olympics. In education, he fought for all students no matter the situation, and believed everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves. The funds from the Brian Galusha Memorial scholarship are being used in that spirit, going to students at the institutions he worked with, helping them to grow in their education.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bellevue L&D 12, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 125 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk
Jul 18, 2026