2025 Race Raves - Best Marathon in Illinois
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon
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ALL REGISTRATIONS FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS ALLOWED.
Welcome to the Quad Cities! The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon, a USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier course, captures the essence of our nation’s heartland with its consistent connection to the Mississippi river and Midwest charm. This fairly flat and fast course features some of the finest and most beautiful river views in the country.
WE WON! RaceRaves has crowned the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon the best marathon in Illinois for 2025. Thank you to our incredible running community! Sign up today to join us in 2026.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
TBK Bank Marathon
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Register for TBK Bank Marathon$95.48Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$100.98Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$106.48Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$111.98Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$117.48Sep 26 – Sep 26
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TBK Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Shoes for Kids Mile Race is held on September 26, 2026, at 10:00am.
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Register for TBK Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile$122.98Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$128.48Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$133.98Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$139.48Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$144.98Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon
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Register for Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon$67.98Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$73.48Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$78.98Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$84.48Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$89.98Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Shoes for Kids Mile Race is held on September 26, 2026, at 10:00am.
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Register for Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile$95.48Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$100.98Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$106.48Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$111.98Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$117.48Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Running Wild 10k
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
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Register for Running Wild 10k$40.49Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$45.99Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$56.99Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$56.99Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$62.48Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Running Wild 10k + 5k Bundle
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
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Register for Running Wild 10k + 5k Bundle$73.48Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$84.48Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$89.98Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$95.48Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$100.98Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Running Wild 10k + Shoes for Kids Mile Bundle
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Shoes for Kids Mile Race is held on September 26, 2026, at 10:00am.
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Register for Running Wild 10k + Shoes for Kids Mile Bundle$67.98Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$73.48Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$78.98Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$84.48Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$89.98Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Group O 5K
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
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Register for Group O 5K$40.49Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$45.99Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$45.99Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$45.99Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$51.49Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Group O 5k + Shoes for Kids Mile
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Shoes for Kids Mile Race is held on September 26, 2026, at 10:00am.
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Register for Group O 5k + Shoes for Kids Mile$62.48Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$67.98Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$73.48Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$78.98Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$84.48Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Team Captain: Rock Valley Physical Therapy 5-Person Relay
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Team Captain pays for the entire team and then members can join via the member option.
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Register for Team Captain: Rock Valley Physical Therapy 5-Person Relay$194.47Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$210.97Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$216.47Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$232.97Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$265.97Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Shoes for Kids Mile
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Shoes for Kids Mile Race is held on September 26, 2026 at 10:00am.
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Register for Shoes for Kids Mile$34.99Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$34.99Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$34.99Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$34.99Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$40.49Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Happy Joe's Kids Micro-Marathon
Price changes in 11 days 7 hours-
Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Ages 10 and under.
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Register for Happy Joe's Kids Micro-Marathon$26.19Now registering Jan 1 – Apr 14
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$28.39Apr 15 – Jul 3
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$30.59Jul 4 – Sep 14
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$32.79Sep 15 – Sep 25
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$32.79Sep 26 – Sep 26
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Team Member: Rock Valley Physical Therapy 5-Person Relay
Event schedule
- Sat, September 26, 2026 7:30 AM - Yoga and stretching session at Bass Street Landing
- Sat, September 26, 2026 8:00 AM - Fleet Feet Shake-Out Run, meet-up location is in front of the Stoney Creek Inn/Bass Street Landing
- Sat, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM - Active Endeavors Health & Fitness Expo & Packet Pick-Up
- Sat, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM - Treadmill Heroes Pump N' Run for the 5K, half and full marathons on Sunday
- Sat, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM - Shoes for Kids 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Sat, September 26, 2026 12:00 PM - Happy Joe's Kids Micro-Marathon
- Sun, September 27, 2026 7:00 AM - Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay Race Start
- Sun, September 27, 2026 7:15 AM - 5K/10K Start Time
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