A full afternoon of food, fun, and family in the heart of downtown Davenport.
Featuring the debut of our Ruck to Remember with our partners at Uncommon Valor, Patriot's Day 15K, and introducing the Vet Fest Challenge presented by Veterans Choice Contracting.
Returning for this year's show is Honor Among Wrestling with their high-flying action at the Vet Fest Rumble presented by Toyota of Muscatine. We are also offering special VIP seating for all of our premium entertainment for the evening, so check that out!
And thank you to our match sponsors for helping us provide this high-flying entertainment for our neighbors:
- Mid-American Glazing Systems (MAGS)
- G O 2 Craft & Design
- Angry Unicorn Fitness
- Baker Group
And finally, we will have our classic River Way 5K, the Centennial Mile presented by Cross Point Baptist Church, and half-mile for our younger neighbors the Kid's Circuit presented by Eaton.
After you are done, be sure to stop by our friends at the Front Street Brewery trailer and grab yourself a FREE DRINK with your bib coupon!
We also have a limited number of FREE ENTRIES for Veterans provided by our friends at K&K Hardware, if you are interested in participating in one of our events, please contacts us today!
We will also be providing some free activities for the family like bounce houses from K&K Hardware as well as archery from Heartshot Ministries.
We will also be hosting local food trucks, vendors, and so much more!
So stay tuned for more information.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
River Way 5K
Price changes in 4 days 1 hour-
Running west along River Front Trail, down past Veterans Memorial Park, turning around and following the path back to the finish line.
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Register for River Way 5K$18.11Now registering May 17 – May 31
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$23.49Jun 1 – Aug 16
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$28.86Aug 17 – Sep 13
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Ruck to Remember
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A comfortable paced 9.33 mile ruck around the Quad Cities as we remember those we lost on September 11th and those service members lost to suicide. Bring your pack, your vest, or no extra weight at all. As we ruck, we will share stories, make memories, and honor the memory of those we have lost since that day. We will also share in a meal and refreshments from our friends at Raymond Corporation. Remembering those lost on 9/11 with 9.11 miles and the 22 lost a day with the 0.22 miles. Hope to see you there!
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Register for Ruck to Remember$23.49Now registering May 17 – May 31
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$28.86Jun 1 – Aug 16
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$34.23Aug 17 – Sep 13
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Patriot Day 15K
Price changes in 4 days 1 hour-
Honoring our fallen on September 11th and the 22 veterans a day lost to suicide in a tour of the Quad Cities
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Register for Patriot Day 15K$28.86Now registering May 17 – May 31
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$34.23Jun 1 – Aug 16
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$44.98Aug 17 – Sep 13
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Centennial Mile
Price changes in 4 days 1 hour-
A quick mile along River Front Trail and under the great Centennial Bridge, with a turn around and head back to the finish line. Centennial Mile is presented by Cross Point Baptist Church
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Register for Centennial Mile$12.74Now registering May 17 – May 31
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$18.11Jun 1 – Aug 16
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$18.11Aug 17 – Sep 13
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Vet Fest Challenge
Price changes in 4 days 1 hour-
A combination of different military-style exercises competing for the top prize as we support the next generation of Veterans. Vet Fest Challenge is presented by Veterans Choice Contracting
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Register for Vet Fest Challenge$18.11Now registering May 17 – May 31
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$23.49Jun 1 – Aug 16
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$28.86Aug 17 – Sep 13
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Kid's Circuit
Price changes in 4 days 1 hour-
Beginning near the Bandshell, our junior racers will travel along the path, past the vendors, cutting across the grass, linking up with Riverfront trail, and across the finish line to receive their medal. Kid's Circuit is presented by Eaton
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Register for Kid's Circuit$7.36Now registering May 17 – May 31
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$12.74Jun 1 – Aug 16
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$12.74Aug 17 – Sep 13
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Vet Fest Rumble VIP Spots remaining: 20
Be a part of the action with front row seats to the high flying action that is Honor Among Wrestling for the Vet Fest Rumble presented by Toyota of Muscatine.
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Register for Vet Fest Rumble VIP$12.74May 17 - Sep 13
Shirt Only
A cool shirt in support of Vet Fest 2025.
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Register for Shirt OnlyMay 17 - Sep 13
Sponsorship Access code only
Register as a sponsor for our festival. Contact us for details.
Non-profit Vendor Access code only
A free 10' x 10' booth area in the vendor area for those serving our community here in the Quad Cities. Contact us for details.
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Free
Vendor Access code only
A 10' x 10' spot in our vendor area. Contact us for details.
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$66.48May 17 - Sep 13
Food Truck Access code only
Be part of an exclusive club of Vet Fest Food Trucks. Contact us for details.
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$82.60May 17 - Sep 13
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Crampton | $27.48 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Michael Burke
- vetfestinfo@qcburke.com
- Phone
- 5633137023
- Website
- Visit website
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