RACE INFO
SHUTTLE INFO
The Quad Cities Running Festival will provide shuttle service to both the 5K and Half Marathon starting points on race morning for an extra fee of $10 per person (racing bib required). The shuttle pickup location will be outside of The Rust Belt. We highly recommend that you sign up for the shuttle service in advance as space is limited and we will cap the shuttles at 215 runners for each race. Please note that dogs and strollers are not allowed on the shuttle and there will be no race day shuttle passes available.
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• Half Marathon shuttle will leave from the Rust Belt at 5:45 am and will arrive at the starting line at 6:10 in Port Byron
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• 5K shuttle will leave from the Rust Belt at 6:45 am and will arrive at the starting line by Empire Park at 7:00 am.​​
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AID STATIONS​
Half Marathon
Mile 3 (Behind Bro’s Rest)
• Water, Gatorade
Mile 5 (State & 16th St)
• Water, Gatorade, Bathrooms
Mile 7 (6 St)
• Water, Gatorade, GU Gel
Mile 8.5
• Public Bathrooms at Empire Park
Mile 9 (Campbell's Island Entrance)
Water, Gatorade
Mile 11.5 (Beacon Harbor Park)
• Water, Gatorade, Bathroom
Two Porta Potty's at the Finish
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5K Aid Station
Mile 1.5 (Halfway at Beacon Harbor)
• Water, Gatorade
PACKET PICKUP
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Main Packet Pickup Details
• Date/Time: Saturday, May 23rd, 3-7 pm
• Location: Fleet Feet Davenport
• Bus Shuttle Passes Available: If you haven't found a ride to the respective starting lines or have not yet purchased a shuttle pass – they will be available for purchase at packet pickup (while supplies last) for $10.
• Volunteer Check-In: Volunteers will also be encouraged to check in during Saturday's packet pickup. Receive your t-shirt, signs, and vest for race day. Plus, get briefed on your role during this time.
• Enjoy Live Music from DJ Ramiro
• Hot Dog Specials
• Cold Drinks
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Race Day Packet Pickup Details
• Date/Time: Monday, May 25th, 5-6:30 am
• Location: Midwest Ale Works (Patio)
• Bathrooms & Water Available
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RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Half Marathon (Starting Line Location Click HERE)
• Half Marathon shuttle will leave from the Rust Belt at 5:45 am and will arrive at the starting line at 6:10 in Port Byron
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• Half starting line is by the big bicycle statue between Cherry and Linn St.
• Half Marathon begins at 7:00 am (restrooms & water available at starting line)
• FYI there will be no "Bag Drop" service
• Half Marathon Awards begin at 9:30 am
5K (Startling Line Location Click HERE)
• 5K shuttle will leave from the Rust Belt at 6:45 am and will arrive at the starting line by Empire Park at 7:00 am
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• 5k starting line is at the Hampton Heritage Center
• 5K begins at 7:30 am (restrooms & water available at starting line)
• FYI there will be no "Bag Drop" service
• 5K Awards begin at 8:30 am
Kids 1/2 Mile Run (Rust Belt)
• Kids 1/2 Mile Run will start at the Rust Belt at 10 am.)
AFTER PARTY
Post-Race Celebration
• Location: Midwest Ale Works (Patio)
• Complimentary pancakes, coffee, water, beer will be available to race participants (show your bib)
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• Stick around after the finish and crank it up with a live performance by 90s cover band pros, Semi-Charmed — bringing the throwback hits you know every word to.
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AWARDS
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Award Breakdown
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in the Following Age Divisions
• 19 and Under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+
FINISHER KEEPSAKE​
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Half Marathon
5K
The Quad Cities Running Festival is debuting all-new finisher medals in 2026. Inspired by the love of running and live music, our “Backstage Pass”–style holographic keepsakes are a one-of-a-kind way to show off and immortalize your race-day memories.
2026 RACE TEE
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Our Best Shirt Offering Yet!
Thanks to our friends at Brooks, a high-quality performance shirt is included with your registration. Please note that shirts tend to run about half a size small. Both unisex and women’s sizing options are available.