
The Annual Quad Cities Running Festival is a Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Half Mile point-to-point running and walking event held on Memorial Day—Monday, May 25.
About the Point-to-Point Course
Point-to-point races offer a unique and exciting experience, starting in one location and finishing in another—giving participants the chance to see more of the course and surrounding area. We recommend coordinating with a driving buddy to help you get to your designated start line.
For added convenience, shuttle service will be available on race morning for both the 5K and Half Marathon starts for an additional $10 per person (racing bib required). Shuttle pickup will be located in the East Moline Glass Parking Lot at The Rust Belt complex, which also serves as race-day parking. Space is limited and shuttles will be capped at 144 runners per race, so advance registration is strongly encouraged. Please note: no race-day shuttle passes will be sold, and dogs and strollers are not permitted on the shuttle.
What’s Included with Full-Price Registration
Chip-timed race entry (Half Marathon or 5K)
Brooks Performance Race tee (Half Marathon & 5K participants)
Access to the post-race party
Specialty cookie from Cookies & Dreams
Unique finisher’s medal
All full-price registrants receive access to the post-race party.
Awards
The race will be professionally timed and scored by ERC Timing (Bettendorf, IA), with results available almost immediately. Awards will be presented at the post-race party according to the schedule below.
The following divisions will be recognized in both the Half Marathon and 5K:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each age division:
19 & Under
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
The awards ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM, followed by age group awards.
Packet Pickup
Participants may choose from two packet pickup options:
Saturday, May 23 | 3:00–7:00 PM
Fleet Feet Davenport, IAMonday, May 26 | 5:00–6:30 AM
East Moline Glass Parking Lot, East Moline
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Half Marathon
Registration closes in 1 month 27 days-
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$77.23
$70.00 + Online Processing
Feb 13 – Feb 28 -
Register for Half Marathon$82.60
$75.00 + Online Processing
Now registering Feb 28 – May 23
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5K
Registration closes in 1 month 27 days-
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$39.61
$35.00 + Online Processing
Feb 13 – Feb 28 -
Register for 5K$44.98
$40.00 + Online Processing
Now registering Feb 28 – May 23
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Half Marathon - "no shirt"
Registration closes in 1 month 27 days-
Join us for the race, but WITHOUT the T-SHIRT. You're welcome to all other amenities.
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$61.10
$55.00 + Online Processing
Feb 13 – Feb 28 -
Register for Half Marathon - "no shirt"$66.48
$60.00 + Online Processing
Now registering Feb 28 – May 23
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5K - "no shirt"
Registration closes in 1 month 27 days-
Join us for the race, but WITHOUT the T-SHIRT. You're welcome to all other amenities.
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$23.49
$20.00 + Online Processing
Feb 13 – Feb 28 -
Register for 5K - "no shirt"$28.86
$25.00 + Online Processing
Now registering Feb 28 – May 23
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Kids Fun Run
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Register for Kids Fun RunFreeFeb 13 - May 23
Finishers Medal
Each 5k and Half Marathon Finisher receives a unique finishers medal to commemorate their accomplishment

Course Maps
5K:
Aid Station at Halfway Mark at Beacon Harbor with water and Gatorade
Half:
Aid Stations:
Half Marathon
Mile 3
-water, Gatorade
Mile 5 (state and 16th street)
-water
-Gatorade
-bathrooms
Mile 7 (6th street)
-water
-Gatorade
-Energy Gel
Mile 8.5
-public bathrooms at Empire Park
Mile 9 (Campbells Island entrance)
-water
-Gatorade
Mile 11.5 (Beacon Harbor Park)
-water
-Gatorade
-bathroom
Contact information
- Event contact
- Steve Abel
- Website
- Visit website

