RUN THE
FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Central Illinois’ Premier Running Experience
for over 50 Years
The Classic 4 Mile
Among the world’s fastest 4M races over a smooth, flat course
The Classic 15K
Illinois’ toughest 15K through the hilly loops of Glen Oak Park
The Classic
Hailed as one of the world’s fastest 4 Mile races and Illinois’ toughest 15K, The Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC is a crown jewel of community and athleticism in the American Midwest. Attracting participants from around the world and around the block, the Classic is an equal-opportunity athletic event, welcoming walkers, wheelers, joggers, and runners of all ages and ability levels.
Steamboat is for more than just elite runners: it’s for anyone who wants to get up and moving for a beautiful morning by the river.
THE LEGACY
The Steamboat Classic has been running strong for over 50 years. Created in 1974 by Running Central (now RC Outfitters) Founder Steve Shostrom and Illinois Valley Striders, the Classic has become a legend in the running world and throughout Central Illinois. Decades later, Steamboat is so much more than a race—it’s a community tradition that is celebrated year-round.
The All New
The Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC (aka SC415, a salute to the 4M and 15K) is revered around the globe as one of the best races on the planet for elite and amateur runners alike. Together with PNC, the SC415 is proud to honor the Classic and its 50-year history while taking its future to a whole new level for the next 50 years.
We invite you to experience the new SC415, a year-round health and wellness movement to mobilize Greater Peoria and the running communities of the American Midwest. It is sure to be an exhilarating experience that you and yours will never forget.
The Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC is made possible by some amazing brands and their generous support of our mission and our community:
