History
The Steamboat Classic Four Mile Race is famous as being world’s fastest course. All of the recognized world records for four miles have been set at the Steamboat Classic:
| Open Men’s World Record | 17:24 | Josphat Machuka, Kenya, 1995 |
| Open Women’s World Record | 19:28 | Delillah Asiago, Kenya, 1995 |
| Masters Men’s World Record | 18:24 | Pierre Levisse, France, 1992 |
| Masters Women’s World Record | 21:05 | Lorraine Moller, New Zeland, 1995 |
The Steamboat Classic Fifteen Kilometer Race is regarded as Illinois Toughest 15 Km. Many impressive times have been run at the Steamboat Classic.
| Open Men’s Course Record | 45:34 | Luketz Swartbooi, Namibia, 1995 |
| Open Women’s Course Record | 53:22 | Betsy Silzer, Elmwood, IL, 1983 |
| Masters Men’s Course Record | 47:57 | Francisco Lugo, Mexico, 1997 |
| Masters Women’s Course Record | 57:31 | Barbara Filutze, Erie, PA, 1993 |
4 MILE
Male Participants
| 1. | John Korir | 17:54 |
| 2. | Ridouane Harroufi | 17:55 |
| 3. | Tom Nyariki | 18:03 |
Female Participants
| 1. | Rehima Kedir | 20:27 |
| 2. | Benita Johnson | 20:31 |
| 3. | Luminita Talpos | 20:44 |
15 K
Male Participants
| 1. | Kyle O'Brien | 48:55 |
| 2. | Mike Morgan | 48:56 |
| 3. | Nick Holmes | 50:28 |
Female Participants
| 1. | Abigail Nelkie | 1:00:17 |
| 2. | Carrie Moffett | 1:03:41 |
| 3. | Cherie House | 1:04:33 |
HALL OF FAME
Sue Lee, Greg White
In conjunction with the 25th Anniversary Steamboat Classic in 1998, the Peoria Journal Star and the Illinois Valley Striders created the Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame. Criteria for induction into the Steamboat Classic Hall of Fame includes:
- contributions to the Steamboat Classic
- contributions to the sport of distance running
- outstanding performances as a Steamboat Classic Alumnus
