Run with Carl was initiated in 1995, by the Schillig family with the Bettendorf Jaycees as the title sponsor. In 2005, Bettendorf Rotary became the run title sponsor. For the first 20 years, Run with Carl provided financial support for the Carl D. Schillig Scholarship fund. In 2016, Ascentra Credit Union took over as title sponsor of Run with Carl.
After the 20th year of the race in 2014, the Schillig family had achieved its goal of creating an endowment which would be able to sustain.
In the fall of 2014 the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation and Pleasant Valley Educational Foundation joined together to continue the tradition of the annual Labor Day Race Run with Carl to fund other scholarships and educational opportunities.
The annual Labor Day, Run with Carl is now in its 32nd year.
About Carl Schillig:
Carl Schillig was 15 years old when he was killed in a car-pedestrian accident while participating in the Civil War Reenactment at the Village of East Davenport, Sept. 17, 1994.
Carl was active in a variety of community, school and church activities. The memorial fund was established by his family to provide college scholarships to graduates of Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf High Schools.
Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship:
A scholarship is awarded each year to a Bettendorf High School student & Pleasant Valley High School student with at least a 2.3 grade point average who exemplifies Carl's spirit through participation in school, sports and community activities.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 14 days 3 hours-
Includes access to all pre and post race events and long sleeve race shirt (sizes adult XS-2XL).
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$33.75
$30.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 1 – Jun 30 -
$44.35
$40.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jun 30 – Sep 7
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5 Mile Run
Price changes in 14 days 3 hours-
Includes access to all pre and post race events and long sleeve race shirt (sizes adult XS-2XL).
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Register for 5 Mile Run$33.75
$30.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 1 – Jun 30 -
$44.35
$40.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jun 30 – Sep 7
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1/2 Mile Fun Run
Fun run for children 12 & under only. Registration includes a cotton short sleeve t-shirt (sizes YS-YL)
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Register for 1/2 Mile Fun Run$17.85
$15.00 + Processing and Taxes
Mar 1 - Sep 7
Purchase A Shirt Only
Shirts would need picked up on one of the packet pick up days or race day. Includes long sleeve race shirt (sizes adult XS-2XL).
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Register for Purchase A Shirt Only$23.15
$20.00 + Processing and Taxes
Mar 1 - Sep 7
Date and Times
Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
Schedule of Events:
6:30 AM: Packet Pick-up
7:45 AM: 1/2 Mile fun run
8:00 AM: Memorial Service
8:15 AM: 5 Mile run
8:30 AM: 5K run/walk
9:30 AM: Awards
Location
Bettendorf Middle School
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Course Description
- The courses are run on city streets and the Bettendorf recreation path.
- The courses are very scenic with challenging hills.
- Course protection, splits and water stops will be provided.
2026 Race Shirt
Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration
Registration and Packet Pick-Up will be at:
Bettendorf Middle School - Cafeteria (Door 3W)
Date and Times:
Friday, 9/4 4-6 pm
and Saturday, 9/5 9-12 pm
Race day registration
Monday, Sept. 7th 6:30-8:00 am
Shirt quantities are limited
Awards
Awards:
- awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each race, 5K and 5 mile.
- award for 1st place male and female master finisher (60+) in each race, 5K and 5 mile.
- all kids fun run participants will receive a medal.
Professional Race Timing and Scoring
Run With Carl will be professionally timed by Stack Endurance (formerly The End Result Company):
EndResultCo.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Hannah Thomsen
- Website
- Visit website
