Steamboat Classic Explained

Steamboat Classic
Status:Active
Venue:Adams and Main streets, Downtown
Location:Peoria, Illinois
Founder Name:Illinois Valley Striders
Prev:June 17, 2023
Attendance:1,100 (2019)
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The Steamboat Classic is a running race featuring 4 mile and 15K events in Peoria, Illinois. In 2019, the race drew about 1100 participants. The four-mile race has been described as the world's fastest. The world best times for both men and women, have been set at the Steamboat Classic.[1]

History

The Illinois Valley Striders (IVS) created the Steamboat Classic in 1974. The first race was held on August 3, 1974.[2] 176 runners raced from downtown to Glen Oak Park and back.[3]

The race took a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Route

The race is open to all levels of ability and all ages; runners, walkers, and joggers all participate.[5]

The route for the USATF Certified 4 mile race is a flat course through the downtown streets of Peoria. It is often referred to as "one of the world’s fastest 4 mile races."[6]

The 15K routes through hilly loops in Glen Oak Park. It is known as Illinois' toughest 15k.

The event also includes a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk.[7]

Champions

In 1995, Josphat Machuka of Kenya set the unofficial world four-mile road record with a time of 17:28.[8]

Men's 4-mile champions

Men's Champions!Year!Name!Country!Time
2022Tyler OwensUSA20:17
2021Robert MurphyUSA20:19
2020No race
2019Jeffrey EgglestonUSA19:15
2018Alec OlsonUSA19:57
2017Tommy CurtinUSA18:08
2016Johnny CrainUSA18:25
2015Moses KipkosgeiKEN18:19
2014Sean QuiglyUSA18:08
2013Shadrack KosgeiKEN18:09
2012Sahdrack KosgeiKEN18:01
2011Kevin ChelimoKEN18:02
2010Shadrack KosgeiKEN17:36
2009Riduoane HarroufiMOR17:44
2008Riduoane HarroufiMOR18:17
2007John KorirKEN17:53
2006John KorirKEN18:16
2005Shadrack KosgeiKEN17:45
2004Luke KipkosgeiKEN17:36
2003Shadrack KosgeiKEN17:34
2002Tim BroeUSA17:47
2001Shadrack HoffRSA17:45
2000Jon BrownENG18:16
1999Khalid KhannouchiMOR17:52
1998Khalid KhannouchiMOR17:30
1997Khalid KhannouchiMOR17:42
1996Philemon HanneckZIM17:41
1995Josphat MachukaKEN17:24
1994Lameck AgutaKEN17:43
1993Martin PitayoMEX17:53
1992Rodney DeHavenUSA17:59
1991Mauricio GonzalezMEX18:07
1990Rodney DeHavenUSA17:59
1989Andrew LloydAUS17:58
1988Joseph KipsangKEN17:58
1987Yobes OndekiKEN17:54
1986Arturo BarriosMEX17:34
1985Phil CoppessUSA18:26
1984Martyn BrewerUSA18:27
1983John WellerdingUSA18:20
1982Pete ffitchUSA18:51
1981Glenn HeroldUSA18:53
1980Dave IrionUSA19:07
1979Dave HooverUSA19:40
1978Dan DwyerUSA19:22
1977Paul HeckUSA19:40
1976Paul HeckUSA19:31
1975Michael KellyUSA20:04
1974Dave HooverUSA20:48

Women's 4-mile champions

In 1995, Delillah Asiago of Kenya set the women's unofficial world four-mile road record with a time of 19:28.

Women's Champions!Year!Name!Country!Time
2022Stephanie Brown BrokawUSA22:32
2021Ericka WatermanUSA22:29
2020No race
2019Jane BareikisUSA22:25
2018Jenelle DeatherageUSA20:43
2017Diane NukuriBUR20:49
2016Diane NukuriBUR20:29
2015Sarah BoyleUSA20:51
2014Cynthia LemoKEN20:00
2013Risper GezabwaKEN20:42
2012Risper GezabwaKEN20:26
2011Diane NukuriBUR20:41
2010Edna KiplagatKEN19:56
2009Kim SmithNZL19:38
2008Kim SmithNZL20:00
2007Rehima KedirETH20:26
2006Lornah KiplagatNED19:43
2005Constantina Tomescu-DitaROM20:47
2004Yasuko HashimotoJPN20:40
2003Constantina Tomescu-DitaROM20:15
2002Colleen DeReuckUSA19:59
2001Lornah KiplagatKEN19:33
2000Colleen deReuckRSA20:05
1999Colleen deReuckRSA20:10
1998Colleen deReuckRSA20:12
1997Colleen deReuckRSA19:55
1996Joyce ChepchumbaKEN19:58
1995Delillah AsiagoKEN19:28
1994Jane OmoroKEN20:31
1993Carolyn SchuwalowAUS20:21
1992Olga AppellMEX20:14
1991Wanda PanfilPOL20:28
1990Susan LeeCAN20:10
1989Chris PfitzingerNZL20:37
1988Francie LarrieuUSA20:11
1987Lorraine MollerNZL20:16
1986Lorraine MollerNZL20:24
1985Priscilla WelchENG21:14
1984Suzanne TuffyUSA21:31
1983Wendy Van MierloCAN21:04
1982Chris ReidUSA21:31
1981Beverly EnslowUSA22:12
1980Janae HunzickerUSA25:29
1979Jan EnsrudUSA22:54
1978Beverly EnslowUSA24:08
1977Beverly EnslowUSA23:36
1976Carol CookUSA22:47
1975Carol CookUSA22:52
1974Carol CookUSA24:13

Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame

The Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame was created in 1998 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the race.[9]

Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame Inductees!Year!Inductee(s)
1998Arturo BarriosBeverly Enslow

Lorraine Moller

Steve Shostrom

Priscilla Welch

1999Carol CookTim Donovan
2000Ed McGrawMark Plaatjes
2001Rod DeHavenColleen DeReuck
2002Joyce ChepchumbaGlenn Herold
2003Khalid KhannouchiJerry Kokesh
2004Hon. James MaloofSuzanne Tuffey
2005Martyn BrewerWanda Panfil
2006Paul ChristmanLornah Kipalgat
2007Sue LeeGreg White
2008Steve JonesCarey Pinkowski

Mel Schriefer

2009Constantina Dita
2010Glenn Latimer
2011Betsy Silzer
2012Gary Childs
2013Mary Boone
2014Hon. Ray LaHood
2015Jerry Riebling
2016Gary Wesley
2017Diane Nukuri
2018Martha ReeseLeo Vandervlugt
2019Joy KesslerPhilip Lockwood

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.arrs.run/AllTime/AL_R4M.htm All-Time Performances- 4 miles Road Race
  2. https://www.ivs.org/Resources/Documents/Newsletters/1974/Off%20The%20Track%20-%20First%20Issue.pdf
  3. Web site: Wessler . Kirk . 2013-05-24 . Steamboat Classic to honor founder Steve Shostrom . 2023-10-08 . Peoria Journal Star . en-US.
  4. Web site: Eminian . Dave . 2021-06-21 . How the Steamboat Classic took a chance, scaled back and came out running . 2023-10-08 . Peoria Journal Star . en-US.
  5. Web site: Steamboat History – Steamboat Classic: June 19, 2021 . 2023-10-08 . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-06-17 . 2023 — Steamboat Classic — . 2023-10-08 . raceroster.com . en.
  7. Web site: Illinois Valley Striders - Steamboat Classic . 2023-10-08 . www.ivs.org.
  8. Web site: Eminian . Dave . 2022-06-18 . After nearly half a century, the Steamboat Classic still has plenty of stories to tell . 2023-10-08 . Peoria Journal Star . en-US.
  9. Web site: Hall of Fame – Steamboat Classic: June 19, 2021 . 2023-10-08 . en-US.

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