Bridge to Bridge Run

IVS Bridge to Bridge Run

Event Date and Location

• Date: September 7, 2026
• Location: 311 SW Water St, Peoria, Illinois 61602
• Registration Link: Register Here
• Best 4 Mile Race: Between Two Cities

T-shirt Cut Off

• Cut Off Date: August 20
• T-shirt Availability: Register to receive a 2026 B2B T-shirt
• Last Chance: Last day to register

Local Running Club Member Discount

• Support: Bridge to Bridge supports Running Clubs with discounts
• Check: Verify with your running club or email the Race Director
• Discount Code: Request your club's B2B Discount Code (one code per entry)

Prizes and Awards

• Value: Over $1000 in Gift Cards and Prizes
• First Place: Male and Female Runners will win $100 RC Outfitters Gift Certificates
• Raffle Prizes: At Awards Ceremony (Total Value over $1000)

Discounts Available

• IVS Member Discount: IVS Member Discount Code (Members only)
• Join IVS: Join the Illinois Valley Striders
• Family Membership: A $20 IVS Family Membership could save up to $30 in fees
• Active Military Members: Discount Code available by contacting: pesdaprez@comcast.net

Post Race Celebration and Awards

• Location: CEFCU Center Stage, 200 N. Water St
• Food: Provided by Olive Garden Italian Kitchen with famous breadsticks and pasta
• Beverages: Includes soft drinks, water, Gatorade, and beer
• Entertainment: Live band will provide music

Course Description

IDOT road work may again cause course changes, but the race will start at RCO and run across the Illinois River into East Peoria. The default course begins on the Rock Island Greenway Trail, located across Water St from RC Outfitters (311 SW Water St). The course follows the Greenway trail southwards, turning before Commercial St, crossing Water Street, then proceeding over the Bob Michel Bridge and along the Riverfront Trail.

Registration Fees:

• Through July 31: $35.00
• August 1 - September 6: $40.00
• Day of Race: $45.00

Contact Us

For more information, please contact us.