Tradition of Firecracker Run Continues

It’s not a 4^th of July celebration without kick-starting the day at the Genesis Firecracker Run!

The 36^th Annual Genesis Firecracker Run is happening Wednesday Jul 4 in downtown East Moline. The day consists of a Pancake Breakfast, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1- Mile, Kiddie Run, Hospital Bed Races and even a Post-Race Party!

Sponsored by the East Moline Fire Fighters Association, the Pancake Breakfast will be held from 6:30 – 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 227 (829 16^th Avenue East Moline). Adults are $5 and children 12 and under are $3.

The 5K and 10K races will begin at 7:30 a.m. downtown East Moline, at 8^th Street and 15^th Avenue. The Kiddie Run begins at 8:45 a.m. (for kids 8 and under) and the TBK Mile will commence at 9:15 a.m. Awards ceremony will follow at 9:30 a.m. and will be handed out in the order of 5K, 1-Mile and 10K.

After the awards ceremony, at 10 a.m., you cannot miss the Aquent Hospital Bed Races!

Live music, fun and an electric Independence Day vibe will be had throughout the day! For more information the Genesis Firecracker Run and to register for races, visit http://www.firecrackerrun.com/.

This a day that cannot be missed!

Tess Abney

Tess Abney was born and raised in the Quad Cities. Her passion for writing and entertainment was apparent at a very young age. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.

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