2016 Steamboat Classic

4 3 RD ANNUAL

JUNE 18, 2016 4 MILE | 15K | 2 MILE

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Race Day Instructions Race Schedule Road Closures 4 Mile Course Map 15k Course Map 2 Mile Course Map Official Sponsors

For 43 years, the Steamboat Classic has been Central Illinois’ premier running event. But it’s more than a race—it’s a community event. A dedicated force of hundreds of volunteers and sponsors have made the Steamboat Classic an event that impacts our region in a positive way all throughout the year.

Attracting runners from around the world and around the block, the Steamboat Classic is an equal-opportunity athletic event, welcoming walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and ability levels.

Whether this is your first time or you’re going for your best time, one of the Steamboat Classic events is perfect for you.

Participants in each race will receive a race entry, complimentary technical race shirt, and entry to the Finish Line festival to celebrate their achievements.

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WELCOME RACERS & FANS

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RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS NUMBERS & CHRONOTRACK BIB — Please pin your number on the FRONT of your shirt or shorts. This is your primary timing device – no tag, no time!

RESTROOMS — Women’s and Men’s restrooms are located on the east (river) side of the Gateway Building. Additional unisex porta-johns are located on the west side of the Gateway Building.

PRE-RACE WATER — Water is available at the Clock Tower turn around at the foot of Main Street.

START 4 MILE & 15K — At 6:30 am, all participants should go to the Staging Area on Main Street. Estimate your approximate minute-per mile pace for your entire race and line up accordingly.

“Minutes per Mile” signs will be posted and seeding monitors will assist will in this process. You should not be in the first four rows unless you will run under 5:15 minutes per mile! No children or young teenagers should be in the first six rows. After seeding, we will move to the starting line. The race will start promptly at 7:00 am. To facilitate race day packet pickup, please do not congregate around or under the Gateway Building.

START 2 MILE — At 7:45 am, all 2 Mile Participants should go to the Staging Area on the south side of Hamilton Blvd. The 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start promptly at 8:00 am.

COURSE 4 MILE & 15K – After turning left onto Abington, all runners will turn right and enter Glen Oak Park. At the end of the grass median, 4 Mile runners will make a sharp right turn and 15K runners will angle to their right and go up the hill and complete two (2) loops through Glen Oak Park. Please pay attention to the course monitors and instructions.

2 MILE — After turning right onto Madison, all runners will be merging with runners in the 15K Run. SPLITS 4 MILE — Digital clocks will provide split times at 1 mile, 2 miles, .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

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3 miles, and 5K. “1/2 mile to go” and “1/4 mile to go” will be clearly marked. Split times will be collected at 2 miles.

15K — Digital clocks will provide 15K runners’ split times at 1 mile, 2 miles, 5K and 10K. Miles 3 through 9 along with “2 miles to go”, “1 mile to go”, “1/2 mile to go” and “1/4 mile to go” will be clearly marked. Split times will be collected at 5K and 10K; and an additional timing system will be used to verify completion of the multiple loops.

2 MILE — Digital clocks will provide split times at 1 mile. “1/2 mile to go” and “1/4 mile to go” will be clearly marked.

AID STATIONS — Water available at approximately the following locations 1 1/2, 2 3/4, 3 3/4, 4 3/4, 6, 7 3/4, 8 3/4 miles.

Gatorade will be available at 2 3/4 and 4 3/4 miles.

FINISH — As you cross the finish line, please keep moving through to the end of the wide chutes. All races use the same chute. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal. Your finish time will be visible on both sides of the large clock positioned over the finish line. Medical assistance, water, and other post-race refreshments, including BUD LIGHT and PEPSI products along with food will be available at the Post Race Party under the bridge.

RESULTS — Please visit: www.SteamboatClassic.org for Race Day Results.

AWARDS — The Awards Ceremony will begin with General Announcements at 9:30 am in the northeast corner of Festival Park (near the Memorial Garden). Entertainment begins at 7:30 am.

SAFETY — For your safety and the safety of others, DO NOT wear music headsets or use strollers during the race. Full attention and maximum hearing are necessary in an urban race of this size.

WATCH for vehicles on the course route at all time. Children under the age of eight are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult who is registered in the race. Since it can be hot and humid, please drink plenty of liquids before the race. If you show danger signs, medical or race personnel may remove you from the course. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

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RACE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH

11:00 am — Steamboat Classic Fitness Expo & Packet Pick Up begins @ Running Central (311 SW Water Street) 7:00 pm — Steamboat Classic Fitness Expo & Packet Pick Up closes

FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH

11:00 am — Steamboat Classic Fitness Expo & Packet Pick Up begins @ Running Central (311 SW Water Street) 7:00 pm — Steamboat Classic Fitness Expo & Packet Pick Up closes

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5:00 am — Race day packet pick up begins @ The Gateway Building (200 NW Water St, Peoria) 6:30 am — Race day packet pick up closes 6:55 am — 4 mile wheelchair race starts at the intersection of Adams & Main in Downtown Peoria 7:00 am — 4 mile and 15K races start at the intersection of Adams & Main in Downtown Peoria 7:30 am — Steamboat Classic Finish Line Festival Starts 8:00 am — 2 mile race starts at the intersection of Adams & Hamilton in Downtown Peoria 9:30 am — Awards ceremony begins

ROAD CLOSURES 4:30 am - Main Street between Adams & Jefferson 5:00 am - Water Street between Hamilton & Liberty 6:00 am - Main Street between Water & Adams (cross traffic on Washington and Adams open) 6:30 am - All of the Downtown Grid between the Civic Center (South), Spalding (North), Glendale (West) will be closed until after all participants are heading North on Monroe past Spalding.

6:15 to 9:30 am - Caterpillar Surface Lot at the corner of Hamilton and Water Street closed (No exceptions!)

6:45 to 9:30 am - Entire SC Course closed with a rolling open after last participants.

6:45 to 9:30 am - Hamilton between Water and Monroe will be closed to through traffic until (limited north/south cross traffic permitted) All participants are encouraged to be parked and at the event site (Gateway Building and Water Street to Adams) before 6:30 am.

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