Firecracker Run

Start and finish lines are downtown East Moline at 15th Avenue and 8th Street.

The 5K is flat and fast, while the 10K is hilly and challenging.

Enjoy the musical entertainment provided by bands along both courses.

Electronic Tag-Timing for precise and accurate results.

Guaranteed T-shirts for all participants. Guaranteed sizes if registered before June 17.

Trophies will be given through third place in each five year age division.

Fireworks at the Quarter, East Moline
Free bus service at Deere Harvester Credit Union, leaving at 7:00 pm. Music by Dead Roots Band. Fireworks at dusk on July 3rd.

through May 31st
$18 - 5k or 10k
$14 - Kiddie Run
$14 - National Bank Mile
$75 - Family Rate (5 entries)

June 1 through July 2
$23 - 5k or 10k
$16 - Kiddie Run (in-person only)
$16 - National Bank Mile (in-person only)
$95 - Family Rate (5 entries)

July 3 - 4 (in-person only)
$25 - 5k or 10k

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Kiddie Run
Thursday, July 3rd at 5:30 p.m.

The Kiddie Run will be run on 15th Avenue. All participants will receive a ribbon at the finish line. We encourage kids ages 0 to 8 to participate. This event is not timed.

National Bank Mile Run
Thursday, July 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

The National Bank Mile Run will begin and end at 8th Street and 15th Avenue. All participants will receive a ribbon at the finish line. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies to males and females in each age division: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.

Thursday 03 Jul 08 - from 12:00 - 5:45 PM.
Friday 04 Jul 08 - race morning from 6:00 - 7:15 AM.

American Legion Hall
Post 227
829 16th Avenue
East Moline IL

The Firecracker Run will begin to phase-out paper (mail-in) applications.

Join the new wave of race participants who are being more socially aware of how their actions impact our world.

You can take a small step towards "Living Green" by forgoing the paper application for the Firecracker Run and registering online at GetMeRegistered.com

LAST Year's Shirts:
For those participants of last year's race, that did not receive their shirt, these can be picked up at Back Street Graphics, 915 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL.

Store hours are M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

PLEASE NOTE: All participants that are pre-registered by 17 Jun 08 are guaranteed a shirt. After June 17th, t-shirts are subject to availability.

Bob Cervantes

email: vantes58@hotmail.com
ph: 309.755.6445