Due to COVID-19 there will be changes in place to keep everyone safe.

1. There will be staggered starts with assigned arrival times. Participants will not be allowed in the event area until their assigned arrival time. Time slots will start at 8:00am and go every 10 minutes until 10:00am. There will be a max of 40 people allowed to sign up for each time slot.
2. There will be no water or Gatorade coolers out on the course or in the event area. We will only supply bottled water on the course. The event area will have bottled water and pre-packaged food.
3. All StartLine staff will have masks and gloves
4. Participants will be required to wear a mask in the event area but not out on the course.
5. There will be no awards ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed out following the race.

If, for some reason, we are forced to cancel this event, all registered participants will be given the following options:

• Transfer to 2022 event
• Transfer to virtual event

If you have any questions in regards to this policy please email us at info@startlineracing.com

Mail-in and Virtual Registration 

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This event features a virtual option. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on March 7, 2021. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

What you get 

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt - Select 'No Shirt' and receive $5 off your registration

Awards to Top Fundraiser - Individual and Team

Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:

8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Event Managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Race Day Information 

Cost of registration on race day will be $40 for the 5K and $35 for the 1 mile

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Leashed pet friendly

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.

The course will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

Course Map 

Packet Pick-up Opportunities 

Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 2:00 - 5:00pm at TBA

Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Rio Vista (race location)