Events
2-Mile Walk w/ Shirt (NOT TIMED)
2-Mile Walk NO Shirt (NOT TIMED)
BACK THIS YEAR
the FOLEPI FITNESS CHALLENGE
Participate in both the 36th Anniversary FOLEPI River Trail Classic
& the 26th Anniversary Get Lit and receive the
FOLEPI Fitness Challenge AWARD!
Join us for the 36th Annual
FOLEPI River Trail Classic
4-Mile Run & 2-Mile Walk
Entry Fees
$40 includes a 1/4 zip, long-sleeved technical running shirt
$25 no shirt
Shirts and sizes are limited so make sure you register early
A limited number of shirts MAY be available at packet pickup
Entry fee is non-refundable
Schedule of Events
- Friday -
4-6PM - Bib/Swag Pickup
Fon du Lac Park District Administrative Center
- Saturday -
7:00AM - Bib/Swag Pickup OPENS
7:45AM - 4-Mile Transportion BEGINS from Park District Admin Building
8:15AM - Bib/Swag Pickup CLOSES
8:15AM - 2-Mile Walk Bus LEAVES Park District Admin Building
8:30AM - 2-Mile Non-Competitive Walk START
8:30AM - 4-Mile Transportion ENDS
9:00AM - 4-Mile Competitive Run START
11:00AM - Post-Race Party at Mickie's Pizzeria
Registration & Bib/Swag Pickup
Register online or by calling EastSide Center at 309-698-5437 until 9:00PM on Wednesday, November 25th.
Registration forms will be available at:
- East Peoria City Hall, 401 W. Washington Street
- Fondulac Park District Administration Building, 201 Veterans Drive
- Eastside Center, 1 Eastside Drive
For a downloadable entry form visit www.folepi.org. Please have mailed entry forms post marked by Monday, November 23, 2026.
Bib/Swag Pickup will be 4PM-6PM on Friday and 7:00AM-8:15AM on Saturday at the Fondulac Park District Administration Center, 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria. Registration will be available at Bib/Swag Pickup.
Course Details
The 4-Mile course is a scenic, mostly downhill, point to point 4 mile run on the East Peoria River Trail of Illinois.
Transportation is provided from the Fondulac Park District Administration Center, 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, IL to the starting line on Pleasant Hill Road from 7:45AM to 8:30AM. Runners may drive to the starting line although NO transportation is provided to the starting line after the race.
Restrooms in a warm building will be available for use at the starting line. A gear check wagon for warm-up clothes will be available also.
2-Mile Walk starts at the intersection of Matheny Road and the River Trail. 2-Mile Walkers will begin walking when unloaded. Walkers bus will leave the park district administration building at 8:15AM.
No dogs allowed on course
4-Mile Awards
Presented at the post race party
Overall Awards
Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females [Gun Time]
Top 3 Master Males & Top 3 Master Females [Gun Time]
Top 1 Grand Master Male & Top 1 Grand Master Female [Gun Time]
Top 1 Super Grand Master Male & Top 1 Super Grand Master Female [Gun Time]
Age Group Double Dipping NOT Allowed
Age Group Awards
Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females [Net Time]
13 & Under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
A minimum of three awards per age group. In age groups with a large number of pre-registered participants there will be additional awards.
No Awards for 2-Mile Walk
Post-Race Party
Mickie's Pizzeria
1051 E Washington St, East Peoria, IL
9:45AM - 11:00AM
Pizza for all runners and their supporters
Beer to those 21 years of age or older
Volunteers
We need your help!
Please contact Jim McIntyre at 309-253-2420
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Event Location
River Trail of Illinois
201 Veterans Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611 US
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