Dog Friendly: Yes
Filed Under: Running
Since it's founding in 1973, the Illinois Valley Striders has grown to become one of the premiere membership groups in downstate Illinois. With over 700 members, IVS hosts more than one hundred events in and around the Peoria area, and is known nationwide for the Steamboat Classic Race. The Steamboat race holds all world records for 4 mile distance, and is rich with running history. The Illinois Valley Striders have been identified with Steamboat since its inception in 1974, and as an organization has grown and diversified while keeping the rich tradition of The Steamboat Classic.
Illinois Valley Striders pride themselves on community involvement through participation in many area wide causes. The Striders are the administrators of Peoria's Race for the Cure (one of the nation's largest), providing professional finish line coordination and results for this important event. In addition, the Striders provide finish line, course control and results for the Illinois State Cross Country Championship which is hosted yearly in Peoria. Along with these two very large events, IVS provides race results, finish line volunteers and services to local road races around the area.
As an organization, the Striders are committed to the ongoing development of Peoria's riverfront. Working in alliance with The Peoria Park District, Peoria Police and other local government bodies, IVS hosts training runs, group runs and run / walk races on or near the riverfront.
Saturdays at 7:00 AM from the parking lot of the Rock Island Trail off Route 91 in Alta.
Sundays at 7 AM. Running Central (Main and Sheridan) Many distance and pace variations. This is the "Boredom" route.
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM at Peoria Heights water tower.
References and External Links
Posted by: tradkelly and last modified on Aug 22, 2006 by thoos
Comments
Be the first to leave a comment, advice, or personal anecdote.
Leave a Comment