# Steamboat Classic

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.

## History

The Illinois Valley Striders (IVS) created the Steamboat Classic in 1974. The first race was held on August 3, 1974. 176 runners raced from downtown to Glen Oak Park and back.
The race took a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Route

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

## Champions

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

### Men's 4-mile champions

Men's Champions :
| Year | Name | Country | Time |
| 2022 | Tyler Owens | USA | 20:17 |
| 2021 | Robert Murphy | USA | 20:19 |
| 2020 | No race | | |
| 2019 | Jeffrey Eggleston | USA | 19:15 |
| 2018 | Alec Olson | USA | 19:57 |
| 2017 | Tommy Curtin | USA | 18:08 |
| 2016 | Johnny Crain | USA | 18:25 |
| 2015 | Moses Kipkosgei | KEN | 18:19 |
| 2014 | Sean Quigly | USA | 18:08 |
| 2013 | Shadrack Kosgei | KEN | 18:09 |
| 2012 | Sahdrack Kosgei | KEN | 18:01 |
| 2011 | Kevin Chelimo | KEN | 18:02 |
| 2010 | Shadrack Kosgei | KEN | 17:36 |
| 2009 | Riduoane Harroufi | MOR | 17:44 |
| 2008 | Riduoane Harroufi | MOR | 18:17 |
| 2007 | John Korir | KEN | 17:53 |
| 2006 | John Korir | KEN | 18:16 |
| 2005 | Shadrack Kosgei | KEN | 17:45 |
| 2004 | Luke Kipkosgei | KEN | 17:36 |
| 2003 | Shadrack Kosgei | KEN | 17:34 |
| 2002 | Tim Broe | USA | 17:47 |
| 2001 | Shadrack Hoff | RSA | 17:45 |
| 2000 | Jon Brown | ENG | 18:16 |
| 1999 | Khalid Khannouchi | MOR | 17:52 |
| 1998 | Khalid Khannouchi | MOR | 17:30 |
| 1997 | Khalid Khannouchi | MOR | 17:42 |
| 1996 | Philemon Hanneck | ZIM | 17:41 |
| 1995 | Josphat Machuka | KEN | 17:24 |
| 1994 | Lameck Aguta | KEN | 17:43 |
| 1993 | Martin Pitayo | MEX | 17:53 |
| 1992 | Rodney DeHaven | USA | 17:59 |
| 1991 | Mauricio Gonzalez | MEX | 18:07 |
| 1990 | Rodney DeHaven | USA | 17:59 |
| 1989 | Andrew Lloyd | AUS | 17:58 |
| 1988 | Joseph Kipsang | KEN | 17:58 |
| 1987 | Yobes Ondeki | KEN | 17:54 |
| 1986 | Arturo Barrios | MEX | 17:34 |
| 1985 | Phil Coppess | USA | 18:26 |
| 1984 | Martyn Brewer | USA | 18:27 |
| 1983 | John Wellerding | USA | 18:20 |
| 1982 | Pete ffitch | USA | 18:51 |
| 1981 | Glenn Herold | USA | 18:53 |
| 1980 | Dave Irion | USA | 19:07 |
| 1979 | Dave Hoover | USA | 19:40 |
| 1978 | Dan Dwyer | USA | 19:22 |
| 1977 | Paul Heck | USA | 19:40 |
| 1976 | Paul Heck | USA | 19:31 |
| 1975 | Michael Kelly | USA | 20:04 |
| 1974 | Dave Hoover | USA | 20:48 |

### 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 |
| 2022 | Stephanie Brown Brokaw | USA | 22:32 |
| 2021 | Ericka Waterman | USA | 22:29 |
| 2020 | No race | | |
| 2019 | Jane Bareikis | USA | 22:25 |
| 2018 | Jenelle Deatherage | USA | 20:43 |
| 2017 | Diane Nukuri | BUR | 20:49 |
| 2016 | Diane Nukuri | BUR | 20:29 |
| 2015 | Sarah Boyle | USA | 20:51 |
| 2014 | Cynthia Lemo | KEN | 20:00 |
| 2013 | Risper Gezabwa | KEN | 20:42 |
| 2012 | Risper Gezabwa | KEN | 20:26 |
| 2011 | Diane Nukuri | BUR | 20:41 |
| 2010 | Edna Kiplagat | KEN | 19:56 |
| 2009 | Kim Smith | NZL | 19:38 |
| 2008 | Kim Smith | NZL | 20:00 |
| 2007 | Rehima Kedir | ETH | 20:26 |
| 2006 | Lornah Kiplagat | NED | 19:43 |
| 2005 | Constantina Tomescu-Dita | ROM | 20:47 |
| 2004 | Yasuko Hashimoto | JPN | 20:40 |
| 2003 | Constantina Tomescu-Dita | ROM | 20:15 |
| 2002 | Colleen DeReuck | USA | 19:59 |
| 2001 | Lornah Kiplagat | KEN | 19:33 |
| 2000 | Colleen deReuck | RSA | 20:05 |
| 1999 | Colleen deReuck | RSA | 20:10 |
| 1998 | Colleen deReuck | RSA | 20:12 |
| 1997 | Colleen deReuck | RSA | 19:55 |
| 1996 | Joyce Chepchumba | KEN | 19:58 |
| 1995 | Delillah Asiago | KEN | 19:28 |
| 1994 | Jane Omoro | KEN | 20:31 |
| 1993 | Carolyn Schuwalow | AUS | 20:21 |
| 1992 | Olga Appell | MEX | 20:14 |
| 1991 | Wanda Panfil | POL | 20:28 |
| 1990 | Susan Lee | CAN | 20:10 |
| 1989 | Chris Pfitzinger | NZL | 20:37 |
| 1988 | Francie Larrieu | USA | 20:11 |
| 1987 | Lorraine Moller | NZL | 20:16 |
| 1986 | Lorraine Moller | NZL | 20:24 |
| 1985 | Priscilla Welch | ENG | 21:14 |
| 1984 | Suzanne Tuffy | USA | 21:31 |
| 1983 | Wendy Van Mierlo | CAN | 21:04 |
| 1982 | Chris Reid | USA | 21:31 |
| 1981 | Beverly Enslow | USA | 22:12 |
| 1980 | Janae Hunzicker | USA | 25:29 |
| 1979 | Jan Ensrud | USA | 22:54 |
| 1978 | Beverly Enslow | USA | 24:08 |
| 1977 | Beverly Enslow | USA | 23:36 |
| 1976 | Carol Cook | USA | 22:47 |
| 1975 | Carol Cook | USA | 22:52 |
| 1974 | Carol Cook | USA | 24:13 |

## Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame

The Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame was created in 1998 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the race.
Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame Inductees :
| Year | Inductee(s) |
| 1998 | Arturo Barrios Beverly Enslow Lorraine Moller Steve Shostrom Priscilla Welch |
| 1999 | Carol Cook Tim Donovan |
| 2000 | Ed McGraw Mark Plaatjes |
| 2001 | Rod DeHaven Colleen DeReuck |
| 2002 | Joyce Chepchumba Glenn Herold |
| 2003 | Khalid Khannouchi Jerry Kokesh |
| 2004 | Hon. James Maloof Suzanne Tuffey |
| 2005 | Martyn Brewer Wanda Panfil |
| 2006 | Paul Christman Lornah Kipalgat |
| 2007 | Sue Lee Greg White |
| 2008 | Steve Jones Carey Pinkowski Mel Schriefer |
| 2009 | Constantina Dita |
| 2010 | Glenn Latimer |
| 2011 | Betsy Silzer |
| 2012 | Gary Childs |
| 2013 | Mary Boone |
| 2014 | Hon. Ray LaHood |
| 2015 | Jerry Riebling |
| 2016 | Gary Wesley |
| 2017 | Diane Nukuri |
| 2018 | Martha Reese Leo Vandervlugt |
| 2019 | Joy Kessler Philip Lockwood |