The Bix 7 was founded by John Hudetz of Bettendorf, who wanted to bring to the Quad-Cities some of the excitement he felt when he ran his first Boston Marathon in 1974. The first Bix 7 race in 1975 marked the largest gathering of runners to date in the Quad-Cities …
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The Bix 7 was founded by John Hudetz of Bettendorf, who wanted to bring to the Quad-Cities some of the excitement he felt when he ran his first Boston Marathon in 1974. The first Bix 7 race in 1975 marked the largest gathering of runners to date in the Quad-Cities — 84. It was also the first time runners were allowed to run on city streets.
This year Bix will host the USA Track and Field 7 mile American National Championships. You and your friends and neighbors can run alongside the best American athletes including our own Bill Rodgers, Olympic Gold medalist Joan Samuelson and Olympic Silver Medalist Meb Keflezighi.
Join the mass of runners and walkers as you brave the hills and experience the thrills of Bix 7. KWQC-TV will broadcast your journey on live TV! Once you have conquered the course, celebrate your victory at the best-ever post-race party.
Quad-City Times Bix 7 & Quick Bix Race Course:
- USAT&F-certified seven-mile course starts and finishes in Davenport. This year the finish line is at 3rd and Iowa Streets, where the Bix 7 Finish Line Party will be held.
- The course includes two severe hills, one right at the beginning.
- Water is available at seven stations along the course.
- Showers are available at the Davenport Family Y
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Best nonstandard race there is
If you want a challenge that is a different race distance, this is it. It's usually the last Saturday in July- so it its HOT! Additionally, the first 3/4s of … MORE
If you want a challenge that is a different race distance, this is it. It’s usually the last Saturday in July- so it its HOT! Additionally, the first 3/4s of a mile is UP HILL. It is an out and back course so you get to run down the same big hill. The entire course is surrounded by spectators and fans. You will not get a break from people cheering you on.
I believe they only do finisher medals every five years so don’t expect a whole in swag. Repeat runners get a pin every so many of years.
Great post race area with beer, food, and music.
Awesome Race
Hot, You start with a massive hill!, Great spectator support. Out and back for a great non-standard race distance. Huge field of runners. Generations of folks who have done it … MORE
Hot, You start with a massive hill!, Great spectator support. Out and back for a great non-standard race distance. Huge field of runners. Generations of folks who have done it for years. It’s a hometown classic with the hometown feel.
Amazing atmosphere
The atmosphere of this race is unlike any other. The entire race is hills! Sprinklers, live bands, proper aid stations and medical personnel. MORE
The atmosphere of this race is unlike any other. The entire race is hills! Sprinklers, live bands, proper aid stations and medical personnel.
Amazing Race by my favorite
This is an amazing race. The crowd support and entertainment along the course are amazing. Love the hoses and ice bags. Love the flyover before the race. Two things I … MORE
This is an amazing race. The crowd support and entertainment along the course are amazing. Love the hoses and ice bags. Love the flyover before the race.
Two things I believe can improved. First why start a 7 mile race at 8am at end of July. I think 7 or 7:30 would be a better start time. Also very anal about waves yet they start everyone together and don’t start them in waves. It is very crowded at the start that I feel starting in the waves would be better.