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Firecracker Run - East Moline

in United States at 15th Avenue and 8th Street

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  • 5k

    Online registration is closed for this category.



  • 10k

    Online registration is closed for this category.



  • 10k - Two Person Relay Team
    NEW this year!

    Online registration is closed for this category.



  • 1-Mile Run

    Online registration is closed for this category.



  • Kiddie Run

    Online registration is closed for this category.



  • Family
    5 Entries - Excludes relay entries

    Online registration is closed for this category.




5K / 10K Races


  • Start and finish lines are downtown East Moline (8th street & 15th Avenue)
  • Musical entertainment provided along the course [*]Electronic chip timing
  • Technical short sleeve tees to all participants-male and female sizes
  • On site printout of individual race results
  • Trophies to top 3 places in each division (see website for divisions)
  • Clydesdale (males, 210 lbs+) and Athena (females, 165lbs+) divisions 5K and 10K
  • 5K is very flat & fast, 10K is hilly and challenging [*]"Fastest East Moliner" awards for first male and female

Kiddie Run / National Bank Mile

Kiddie Run
Wednesday, July 4th at 8:45 AM

  • Kids 8 and under are encouraged to participate
  • All participants receive a finishers medal
  • This is a fun run, not timed, clock will be displayed, out-n-back course.

1-Mile Run
Wednesday, July 4th at 9:15 AM


  • The 1-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: 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
  • [*]This event is not timed.

New 10k 2-Person Relay

  • Enjoy the team effort of completing the 10K course by splitting it up with your partner. (Limit of 125 teams)
  • [*]Bus transpotation to/from transition area is provided [*]Awards divisions on website

Entry Fees and Registration

Please note:
These entry fees are for online registration. Paper entry rates are higher.

through June 17th
$25 - 5k or 10k
$15 - Kiddie Run
$15 - 1-Mile Run
$100 - Family Rate (5 entries)

June 18th - July 1st
$30 - 5k or 10k
$20 - Kiddie Run
$20 - 1-Mile Run
$120 - Family Rate (5 entries)

July 2nd - 4th
$35: 5k and 10k
$25: 1-Mile and Kiddie Run

Included divisions: Clydesdale and Athena
Clydesdale weight: 210 lbs
Athena weight: 165 lbs

Packet Pickup

Monday, July 2nd - from 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 3rd - from 12:00 - 6:00 PM

American Legion Post 227
829 16th Avenue, East Moline, Il

Wednesday, July 4th (race morning) - from 6:00 - 7:15 AM

834 15th Avenue, east Moline, IL
(by starting line)

Other Events

Pancake Breakfast
7:00 am to 11:00 am

  • Sponsored by the East Moline Fire Fighters Association
  • Benefiting MDA
  • American Legion, Post 227-829 16th Avenue, East Moline (1/2 block from start/finish line
  • Adults $5, Children (12U) $3

Awards Ceremony
9:30 am
    Awards given in the following order 5K, 1 mile, 10K, 10K relay

Costume Contest
Awards for best patriotic costumes

Hospital Bed Races
10:00 am
See website for details

Guns 'N' Hoses 5K Challenge
  • Teams comprised of current or retired members of QC area police and fire departments
  • Teams must have a 4 person minimum, police, fire, or combination
  • See website for details

Questions?

Joe Moreno
email: runqcm@yahoo.com
ph: 309.751.9800
web: www.firecrackerrun.com


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