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Bix7: Quad-City Times Bix 7 kicks off its 51st year

Apr 18, 2025

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 10, 2025) – The Quad-City Times Bix 7 held its annual press conference this week, highlighting many new, exciting things taking place for its 51st year, as well as returning favorites.

  • On July 22, the Senior Bix, sponsored by The Bechtel Trusts, will return, taking place along the picturesque Mississippi River in Bettendorf. With the option of 1 or 2-miles, all runners and walkers 50 years and older who register for the Bix 7 or Quick Bix gain FREE entry into the Senior Bix race.
  • New community celebrations are taking place Thursday – Saturday of race week with Downtown Davenport Partnership, Visit Quad Cities and the Hilltop Campus Village. They’ll feature music, food and family-friendly activities at MLK park, K-Square and block parties on 2nd and 3rd Streets. More details can be found here.
  • July 24 features the opening of the Running Wild Sport and Fitness Expo, held at the RiverCenter. We finish the day with the exciting MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints at 7 pm on Brady Street hill.
  • The Friday Morning Shakeout Run, July 25, has become a fan favorite. Join legends Bill Rodgers and Joan Benoit Samuelson at 8 am in front of the John Deere Pavillion in Moline for a 2-mile easy run in preparation for Saturday’s race.
  • The Arconic Jr Bix takes place on July 25 at 6 pm. All children 0-12 are encouraged to register and participate in their own Bix race.
  • On July 26, Davenport is the place to be.
    • Participants can decide race morning if they want to complete the Quad-City Times Bix 7 or the Prairie Farms Quick Bix.
    • Our Start Line Opening Ceremonies are sponsored by Russell Group, adding to their Platinum sponsorship.
    • Two of America’s great long distance runners will be on the streets of Davenport: Bill Rodgers and Joan Benoit Samuelson.
    • Over 40 pro athletes will take to the streets, vying for over $65,000 in prize money sponsored by Premier Buick GMC. Every runner and walker will “Run with the Best”!
    • The Walmart Post Race Party will see the addition of a Friends and Family Gathering Area. More details will follow on this exciting space.
    • There are many races-within-a-race on July 26
      • Russell Group proudly sponsors the Beat the Elite competition.
      • Caesars Sportsbook sponsors the competitive Team Challenge
      • The High School Challenge, sponsored by Premier Buick GMC Dealers
      • The All-City Challenge, sponsored by Scott County Regional Authority
      • Local First Responders participate in the First Responders’ Challenge, brought to you by Premier Buick GMC Dealers
      • Age group awards, sponsored by GreenState Credit Union, are presented at the awards ceremony, 11 am at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA.
    • Participants who register by April 21 can personalize their race bib, making their race day even more special.
  • Participants can train to Run with the Best at the Iowa American Water Bix @ 6 training runs, held on a secure course June 26, July 2, July 10 and July 17.

This magnificent event owes its continuing success to their Title, Platinum, Gold Medal and Contributing sponsors. Nine sponsors have been with us over 30 years.

TITLE SPONSOR

Quad-City Times

PLATINUM

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf – Official Host Hotel, sponsor of the Caesar Rewards Military division and the Caesars Sportsbook Team Competition

KWQC – official Television partner

MercyOne Genesis Health System – sponsor of the Brady Street Sprints, Genesis Walk and all race volunteers

Russell Group – sponsor of the Start Line Opening Ceremonies and Beat the Elite

Premier Buick GMC – sponsor of Elite prize money, High School Challenge and First Responder’s Challenge

Scott County Regional Authority – sponsor of the All-City Challenge

The Bechtel Trusts – sponsor of the Sr Bix

GOLD MEDAL

Arconic – sponsor of the Jr Bix

City of Davenport – host city and sponsor of hospitality

Iowa American Water – sponsor of the Bix @ 6 training runs

John Deere – sponsor of the Friday Shakeout Run

Keurig/Dr. Paper – official rehydration sponsor

MidAmerican Energy – sponsor of renewable energy

Prairie Farms – sponsor of the Quick Bix, ChronoTrack timing and the Finish Line Stretch

TAG –sponsor of branding and marketing

Running Wild – sponsor of the Expo and Packet Pick Up

Walmart – sponsor of the Post Race Party

CONTRIBUTING

7G Distributing

Cedar Graphics

Chick-fil-A

Cornbelt Running Club

Expressions Jewelers

GreenState Credit Union

Hahn Ready Mix

Lopiez

Mari Sekharan Scholarship Fund

Mel Foster Co.

Quad Cities River Bandits

Quad City Bank & Trust

Rick McGrath Scholarship

RotoRooter/Enviromark

St. Ambrose University

Victory Store

Visit Quad Cities

Whitey’s Ice Cream

YMCA of the Mississippi Valley

The 51st annual Quad-Cities Times Bix 7 will continue its tradition of giving back to the community. The charity partner for 2025 is MercyOne Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy (GOPEDS). Dollars raised will help GOPEDS therapists to provide physical, speech and occupational therapy for children in the Quad Cities.

For more information about these events and the link to register, visit Bix7.com.