Quad Cities Running Festival Half Marathon
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Quad Cities Running Festival 2026
The Quad Cities Running Festival takes place in East Moline, Illinois on May 25, 2026. The event is an annual point to point running and walking festival that features multiple distances and a post race party.
Distances include:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Kids Half Mile
The event offers shuttle service on race morning for the 5K and Half Marathon starts for an additional fee of $10 per person; shuttle pickup is located in the East Moline Glass Parking Lot at The Rust Belt complex, which also serves as race day parking. Shuttle capacity is limited to 144 runners per race, no race day shuttle passes will be sold, and dogs and strollers are not permitted on the shuttle.
Full price registration includes chip timed race entry for the Half Marathon or 5K, a Brooks Performance Race tee for Half Marathon and 5K participants, access to the post race party, a specialty cookie from Cookies & Dreams, and a unique finisher’s medal. Timing and results are provided by ERC Timing with results available shortly after finish. Awards will recognize the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in the following age divisions: 19 and under; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 and over.
Packet pickup is available Saturday, May 23 at Fleet Feet Davenport and there is an early morning pickup at the East Moline Glass Parking Lot on race day.
Aid stations are placed along the half marathon course providing water, Gatorade, restrooms at some locations, and energy gel at one station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
