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Event Schedule
Race Info & Events
THE Quad Cities Marathon
7:30 a.m. Sunday September 28, 2008
A Boston Marathon qualifying course, the Quad Cities Marathon is flat except for a gradual hill at mile 2 and the bridges. Plenty of entertainers, sponge stations, GU stations and support throughout the 26.2 mile stretch.
Half Marathon
With the same start/finish as the Marathon, this race features all the bridges and scenic views of the Marathon and lots of entertainment and support.
Quad Cities Marathon Kickoff Party
Date TBD. The public is invited to launch a great weekend of activities for the Quad Cities Marathon at The Bier Stube outside Bier Garden, downtown Moline, 417 15th St., Moline. Entertainment will be provided by S & L Sounds.
VIP Reception
Date TDB. Invitation-only event at the Abbey Station in downtown Rock Island. Sponsored by the Abbey Hotel.
ORA Health and Fitness Expo
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn, 1701 River Drive, downtown Moline. The Expo will feature exhibits of the newest in running gear, the latest in sports, fitness and nutrition. Admission is free.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Held in conjunction with the ORA Health and Fitness Expo.
Happy Joe's Kids Micro-Marathon - New Location!
For kids of all ages! The Happy Joe's Fun Runs offer three distances: 1/4 mile, 1/2 miles and 1 mile. These are noncompetitive events open to all ages and abilities. Designed exclusively for fun and fitness. Registration available until race time. Ribbons and goodie bags to all finishers. Race location: Bass Street Landing, downtown Moline (near Stoney Creek Inn) Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Race Info Session
Saturday, September 22, 2007, 3:30 p.m. in conjunction with the O.R.A. Health & Fitness Expo. The clinic will focus on the various courses with visual aides, question and answer period and the start and finish details. Presenters will be race organizers, past QCM runners and special guest Patti Catalano Dillon. Free and open to the public.
Happy Joe's Pasta Party
Saturday, September 22, 2007, 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn, 1701 River Drive, downtown Moline. The Happy Joe's Pasta Party is an excellent opportunity to load up on energy and mingle with runners from around the Midwest. Tickets are $8.00 per person in advance, $10.00 at the door.
Party in Motion
The Quad City Marathon features an exciting race and beautiful course. Live entertainment will provide excitement to runners and spectators alike. Enjoy music and fun as the "party in Motion" covers the course with 50+ bands and entertainers at a specific venues along the Marathon, Relay and 5K courses.
Schnuck's Miller Lite Post Race Party
Schnucks and Miller Lite provide a wide selection of great food and refreshments - celebrate that great feeling of accomplishment with continuous musical entertainment.
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