4 MILE
CITIZEN RACE
America’s Fastest 4 Mile
The Steamboat Classic 4 Mile is a community celebration where friends and family come together to push themselves and run for victory!
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Downtown Peoria, Illinois
Start Time: TBA
See Downtown Peoria area come alive the first weekend of June as thousands of runners, walkers, wheelers, and more gather to push themselves and others!
You will leave this race with amazing memories, mementos, and so much more. Every 4 Mile entrant will receive the official 4 Mile/15K race t-shirt, finishers medal, and tickets to a spectacular post-race party!
The Course
Known for being extremely flat and fast with only 168 feet of elevation gain and 7 total turns, this course is accessible to every racer, whether you're a weekend warrior or a first-time racer!
The race will start on NE Washington St. and turn into NE Madison Ave which takes you on a long straight away to the 2 mile turn around at the historic Glen Oak Park. Here you will be greeted with crowds and music, giving you the energy you need to find the next gear and finish the rest of the race strong. Once turning onto Main St., athletes will experience one of the most epic finishes to a race with a 5 block downhill stretch ending at Main St. and Water St. on the Peoria Riverfront.
Interactive Course Map
Steamboat Classic Citizen 4 Mile Overall Prizes
4 Mile Overall Awards
Top 3 Women and Top 3 Men
Top 3 Women Masters (40+) and Top 3 Men Masters (40+)
4 Mile Weight Class Awards
Women - Top 3 Athenas (160+ lbs)
Men - Top 3 Clydesdales (220+ lbs)
4 Mile Age Group Awards
1st Place Awards to Women and Men will be given to the following age groups: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
Awards Ceremony
Awards for the Top 3 Women’s and Men’s Overall and Masters finishers in the 4 Mile will be given out at the Awards Ceremony at CEFCU Center Stage.
All age group awards and weight class awards will be available at the awards table adjacent to the CEFCU Center Stage. Only one award will be given per participant.