Steamboat Race Week Community Events

Join us all week long as we celebrate the with group runs, packet pickup, community events, live entertainment, and post race celebrations throughout downtown Peoria. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or just soaking in the atmosphere, there’s something for you to get involved in leading up to race morning!

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026

Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC Wednesday Night Training Social

Date: Wednesday | Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Starting line at RC Outfitters

Celebrate Global Running Day with a community group run hosted by RC Outfitters. All paces are welcome.

Also Happening Wednesday:
McFarland Movie Night
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theater
Admission: $10 | Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Catch a showing of McFarland on the giant screen and kick off race week with fellow runners and supporters!

THURSDAY, June 4, 2026

Packet Pickup + Shakeout Run

Packet Pickup

Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Location: 200 SW Water Street

Pick up your race packet and get race ready before the big weekend!

Shakeout Run with Diadora & Oakley

Time: 5:30 PM | Location: Meet at Packet Pickup Area

Join us for an easy shakeout run featuring demo shoes from Diadora and sunglasses from Oakley. Stick around afterward for the acai truck and race week fun!

Bring a license to demo Oakley Sunglasses

FRIDAY, June 5, 2026

Packet Pickup + Pre Race Party

Packet Pickup

Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Location: 200 SW Water Street

Last full day to grab your packet before race morning!

Pre-Race Party

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Location: CEFCU Center Stage

Get hyped for race day with live entertainment, food trucks, photo opportunities, and more downtown excitement!

Your race participant bib grants you and one guest free entry to the Pre Race Party. Children under 14 receive free admission as well.

Need additional access? You can purchase a Party Bib on our website, which includes entry to both the Pre Race Party and Post Race Party. Single Pre-Race Party tickets are also available for purchase here.

SATURDAY, June 6, 2026

Limited Packet Pickup + Post-Race Party + RC After Party

Limited Packet Pickup

Time: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Location: Under Gateway Building

Limited race morning packet pickup available for runners.

Race

Start Time: 8:00 AM

The streets of downtown Peoria come alive for race morning. Get ready for one of the Midwest’s most iconic running traditions.

Post Race Party

Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Location: CEFCU Center Stage

Celebrate after the finish with drinks, snacks, brand activations, the Rec & Roll Kids Zone, and plenty of post race energy!

RC After Party

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Location: RC Outfitters

Keep the celebration going with activations, giveaways, and limited offers from Oakley and Diadora.

• Limited edition race posters for the first 500 people

• Free medal engraving for the first 200 finishers