Steamboat Classic

Participants receive a men's cut, women's cut, or youth cut triblend race shirt and a race medal.
Shirts and medals limited to the first 2200 registered. Register EARLY to guarantee your shirt cut and size!

6:00am — VERY LIMITED Packet Pickup OPENS inside RC Outfitters - There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

6:30am — LATE Packet Pickup CLOSES - DOORS WILL BE LOCKED

6:55am — National Anthem @ the intersection of Adams & Main in Downtown Peoria

7:05am — 15K & 4 Mile Start @ the intersection of Adams & Main in Downtown Peoria

7:30am — Steamboat Classic Post-Race Party along the Waterfront OPENS

8:00am — Age Group Awards available at Awards Table

8:45am — Welcome & Special Announcements

9:45am — Overall Awards Ceremony

NOTE: There is NO RACE DAY WEIGHT IN for the Weight Class Competition

4 Mile Overall Awards: Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females; Top 3 Male Masters (40+) and Top 3 Female Masters (40+)

4 Mile Weight Class Awards: Top 1 Clydesdale (190-219), Top 1 Clydesdale (220-249), Top 1 Clydesdale (250+) and Top 1 Athena (150-179), Top 1 Athena (180+)

4 Mile Age Group Awards: Top 1 Male and Top 1 Female 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

15K Overall Awards: Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females; Top 3 Male Masters (40+) and Top 3 Female Masters (40+)

15K Weight Class Awards: Top 1 Clydesdale (190–219), Top 1 Clydesdale (220–249), Top 1 Clydesdale (250+) and Top 1 Athena (150–179), Top 1 Athena (180+)

15K Group Awards: Top 1 Male and Top 1 Female 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Award Determinations:
Overall Awards are based on GUN TIME
Age Group Awards and Weight Class Awards are based on CHIP TIME

Weight Class Participation:
To indicate your desire to participate in one of the weight classes you MUST weigh in at packet pickup at RC Outfitters
Weigh in is NOT AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY - participating in a weight class removes your age group award eligibility
Clydesdale (Men) Divisions: 190–219 lbs | 220–249 lbs | 250+ lbs
Athena (Women) Divisions: 150–179 lbs | 180+ lbs

Awards NOT picked up on race day can be picked up for ONE WEEK at RC Outfitters during regular business hours, starting the Monday after the race. After that, awards are no longer available and are considered forfeited. Awards will NOT be mailed.

There are numerous city parking decks and lots in the Downtown Peoria area - most do not charge for parking on Saturday morning. The parking lot at the corner of Hamilton and Water Street will be fully available. Since the City of Peoria Police and Public Works will begin closing some Downtown streets at 6:30am, it is recommend that you arrive to the event before 6:30am. Street parking is also available anywhere downtown.

DO NOT park in the underground garage behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

These intersections will experience delays on race Saturday (approximately 7:30am – 9:30am):

• Jefferson & Bryan
• Main & Washington
• Main & Adams
• Main & Jefferson
• Main & Madison
• Main & Monroe
• Main & Perry
• Monroe & Hamilton
• Monroe & Fayette
• Monroe & Spalding
• Monroe & Bryan
• Monroe & Wayne
• Monroe & Spring
• Monroe & Abington
• Madison & Abington
• Madison & Spring
• Madison & Wayne
• Madison & Bryan
• Madison & Fayette
• Hamilton & Washington
• Hamilton & Jefferson
• Hamilton & Madison
• Washington & I-74 exit
• Washington & Eaton
• Perry & Abington
• Adams & Spalding
• Water from Liberty to Harrison
• Water from Walnut to State

Registration

Can someone else use my entry?
No. Sorry for the inconvenience, but the lawyers have our hands tied on this one. But you can TRANSFER your registration to a different person. Click here for step-by-step transfer instructions. | Deadline for transfers is Thursday of Race Week at 5PM.

Can I switch races?
Of course. To change your race selection, please go to the TRANSFER page and follow the instructions. Or you can email info@shazamracing.com and they can help switch you. Please let race management know as soon as possible if you would like to change races. Click here for step-by-step transfer instructions. | Deadline for transfers is Thursday of Race Week at 5PM.

Can I get a refund?
No. There are no refunds, but you can ask for a deferral to the 2026 event.

I want to change my shirt size, can I?
Yes. If you have already registered and you want to CHANGE your shirt cut/size, all you need to do is log into your Race Roster account and go to the Steamboat Classic dashboard. Select "Edit Registration" to change your shirt cut/size. Select "Save." Shirt size can only be changed if there is inventory remaining in other sizes. Register EARLY to guarantee your shirt cut and size! Click here for step-by-step edit registration instructions. | Deadline for changes is Tuesday of Race Week at 11PM.

Packet Pickup

When / Where is packet pickup?
Date: Thursday, June 12
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: RC Outfitters at 311 SW Water St., Peoria, IL 61602

Date: Friday, June 13
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: RC Outfitters at 311 SW Water St., Peoria, IL 61602

Date: Saturday, June 14 - VERY LIMITED
Time: 6:00am to 6:30am
Place: RC Outfitters at 311 SW Water St., Peoria, IL 61602
There will be PP signs, please enter through side door
THIS IS VERY LIMITED PICKUP - DOORS WILL BE CLOSED PROMPTLY AT 6:30AM
RACE STARTS AT 7:05AM

Can someone else pick up my packet?
Yes! If you can’t make it to packet pickup on Thursday or Friday, you are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet on your behalf. Please have them bring a printout of your registration confirmation and/or a copy of your drivers license.

Race Day

Where are the restrooms?
Women’s and men’s restrooms are located on Water Street.

Will there be water stops?
4 Mile – 4 water stops available
15K – 6 water stops available (2 in the 3-loop section of the course)

How is my time determined?
The Steamboat Classic utilizes the Chronotrack timing system to provide participants with split times and finish time. Each participant will be issued a race number with timing chip attached. The number MUST be VISIBLY worn on the FRONT during the race. Participants finishing without their race number will not be timed or eligible for any awards. Overall awards are determined by “GUN TIME” and age group awards are determined by “CHIP TIME.”

Will there be mile markers on the course? Will there be split points?
4 Mile – Marker at each mile and 5K, Split time recorded at 2 Miles
15K – Marker at each mile and 5K and 10K, Split times recorded at 5K and 10K

Can I wear headphones?
For your safety and the safety of all of our participants, headphones are not allowed.

What should I wear for the race?
Please VISIBLY wear your race number on the front of your body. This allows accuracy for our timers which leads to better results for you! Steamboat is normally a ‘steamy’ day, so dress accordingly for the weather conditions.

Can I bring my dog?
As much as we love our four legged friends, they create a safety hazard for other participants. Please leave your dog at home on Steamboat Classic day!

Can I bring my stroller?
We encourage family participation, but strollers create a hazard for other participants. If your child isn’t ready for the 4 Mile, please have a caregiver who can hang with them while you run (or jog or walk).

Post Race Party

What do I need to attend the Post Race Party?
After successfully completing the Steamboat Classic race of your choice, proceed through the finish line, grab a water, and head to the Post-Race Party down by the water. You may want to bring money if you wish to purchase food from the food vendors.

Participants are advised to always be aware of fellow participants, our volunteers, and public safety officials. Please follow the course signage and the instructions from volunteers at all times. For your safety, and the safety of other participants, do not wear headphones. Full attention and maximum hearing are necessary in an urban race of this size. Children under the age of eight are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult who is registered in the race. Please drink plenty of liquids before the race. If you show danger signs, medical or race personnel may remove you from the course.