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Hog Days Stampede Goes Virtual

September 4th, 2020
Hog Days Stampede Goes Virtual

The 2020 Hog Day Stampede goes virtual this year! As part of the run, participants will run/walk their own 4-mile course anytime during traditional Hog Day Festival (September 4-7). There will be no official course to run and no set time to start – you get to choose! You’ll be able to submit your race results and pictures to us and we will post them on our Virtual Stampede site. Stampede founder Nelson Lay and volunteer Jay Cone’ marked the traditional Stampede course in mid-August to help local participants with their training.  Also, perennial Hog Days fixture Matt Michalik will be... Read More

Lagomarcino’s Cocoa Beano 5k Returns to the Village of East Davenport

October 24th, 2019
Lagomarcino’s Cocoa Beano 5k Returns to the Village of East Davenport

Lagomarcino’s annual Cocoa Beano in the Village of East Davenport happens this weekend! That’s right, these tasty 5k and 10k races are known for their thoughtful and beautiful scenery, high quality race gear and of course – chocolate! All races will begin at Lagomarcino’s (2132 E 11th Avenue Davenport). The Cocoa Beano 5k and 10k will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Kids Run following at 9:30 a.m. To register for the 2019 Lagomarcino’s Cocoa Beano 5k, 10k or Kids Run, visit https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=MTU2MTY0NjA4ODM4MzX266GN6ZaJpzFP. This year’s race jacket... Read More

Join the 8th Annual Royal Ball Run for Autism Fun!

June 18th, 2019
Join the 8th Annual Royal Ball Run for Autism Fun!

1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism each year. And thanks to local organizations, such as the Royal Ball Run for Autism, increasing awareness and support in our area is possible. The Royal Ball Run for Autism has donated more than $200,000 to local autism programs, including the Quad Cities Autism Center and the Augustana College Speech and Language Therapy program. And now they need your help to raise even more! On Friday Jun 21, the Royal Ball for All Carnival and Fun Run will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Camden Centre (2701 1st Street E Milan).  With the purchase of a $10 wristband,... Read More

Microbrew Mile Series and Craft Beer Festival Returns!

June 12th, 2019
Microbrew Mile Series and Craft Beer Festival Returns!

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for the area’s most highly anticipated kick-off to summer event? That’s right, the 6th Annual Micro Brew Mile Road Race and Craft Beer Festival is almost upon us! These two amazing events will be happening this Saturday Jun 15 in Downtown Moline! Come out for the area’s only 1-mile and 6K road race and stay for the delectable and downright delicious Craft Beer Festival, afterwards! Whether you are an avid runner or prefer a leisurely stroll through Downtown Moline, there is a race option for you! The check-in location on the day of the race will be at 5th Avenue... Read More