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FOLEPI River Trail Classic

Name: FOLEPI River Trail Classic
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-28
Location: East Peoria

East Peoria, United States • 28 Nov 2026

FOLEPI River Trail Classic : East Peoria, IL

The FOLEPI River Trail Classic is the 36th annual running and walking event held in East Peoria, Illinois at 201 Veterans Dr. The event program includes bib and swag pickup on the day before and the morning of the event at the Fon du Lac Park District Administrative Center, and a post-race gathering at Mickie's Pizzeria.

Distances offered:

4 Miles - competitive run with shirt or no-shirt registration options.
2 Miles - non-competitive walk with shirt or no-shirt registration options.

Registration options carry different fees: shirt entries are listed at $40.00 and no-shirt entries at $25.00 for both the run and the walk. The 4 Mile race includes awards by gun time for overall places and masters categories, and age group awards by net time in the following divisions: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & Over. Age group double dipping is not allowed. The event also features illuminated trophies for select awards. There are no awards for the 2 Mile walk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois East Peoria

Race information

Registration

4 mi

4-Mile Run

2-Mile Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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