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TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
Moline
US
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Race date in 352 days
Sep 26, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Moline · 42.195km
Entry fee
$106.48From the 2026 edition
2027Date Sep 26, 2027 · Soon
2026
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry Jul 7, 2026 ~ Sep 26, 2026 · Entry fee $45.99 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
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TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
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TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
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TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying race held in the Quad Cities.

Course stays along the Mississippi River throughout and is generally flat and fast.

It offers some of the finest riverside scenery in the United States.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
DavidRan in 2014 · Finish time 3:39:18
“I picked up my pace as much as I could and finished in 3:39:18.”

David ran the 2014 Quad Cities Marathon while feeling heavy from a cold. He started faster than planned, then slowed in the later heat, but kept running to finish in 3 hours 39 minutes 18 seconds, 5th in his age group.

Read the original on Goal-Oriented Runner

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

AT THE QUAD CITIES MARATHON

Treadmill Heroes

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

TBK Bank Marathon

Entry cost $106.48

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

TBK Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile

Entry cost $133.98

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Happy Joe's Kids Micro-Marathon

Entry cost $30.59

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon

Entry cost $78.98

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile · 10K

Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile

Entry cost $106.48

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $56.99

Running Wild 10k · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

John Deere Commons, River Drive, Moline, IL

FINISH

John Deere Commons-Moline, River Drive, Moline, IL, USA

Finish · Google Maps

The events are divided into 9 categories, including TBK Bank Marathon, TBK Marathon + Shoes for Kids Mile, Mel Foster Co. Half Marathon, and Running Wild 10k.

The start is in Moline, IL, at 7:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (66°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Stoney Creek Hotel, 101 18th St, Moline, IL — Saturday before the race, 9:00 AM~5:00 PM

Stoney Creek Hotel

Google MapsDirections

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo named subway/train station; MetroLINK (Quad Cities regional bus system) is the local transit option,…
  • Getting to the finishSame downtown Moline area near Vibrant Arena at The Mark.
  • IC cardNo major IC transit card; the Quad Cities area (Moline) is served by MetroLINK buses on cash or day-pass…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No named subway/train station; MetroLINK (Quad Cities regional bus system) is the local transit option, with Central Station in Moline serving as its hub. Buses can drop passengers near the downtown Moline start.

Race-day parking is centered at Vibrant Arena at The Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL, described as 'ample parking.' The I-74 and Centennial Bridges remain open to vehicle traffic during the race. MetroLINK local bus is the only confirmed public transit near the course; no confirmed current Amtrak service to the Quad Cities was found in official race materials.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same downtown Moline area near Vibrant Arena at The Mark.

Official partner hotels (Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons; Stoney Creek Hotel) are within walking distance of the finish area.

Map

Start shuttle

Marathon relay participants are shuttled by the organizer to their transition/exchange points and back to the finish after their leg; no shuttle documented for full/half marathon runners.

IC card

No major IC transit card; the Quad Cities area (Moline) is served by MetroLINK buses on cash or day-pass fare rather than a citywide smartcard, so car access is the practical option for out-of-town visitors.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

BIB pickup is available only at the health and fitness expo held on Saturday, the day before the race, at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Moline.

Race-day pickup is not available.

The course follows the Mississippi River through four cities and two states—Illinois and Iowa—crossing three bridges and one island.

It is a flat, fast route with scenic river views.

Times are local to Moline. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Moline car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Moline car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Accommodation · 2.1km

8.0/10(362)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon start line in Moline

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Accommodation · 2.1km

8.0/10(362)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Moline car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Moline car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Moline with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Moline.

Total cost and budget for TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Moline runners' room

Frequently asked questions about TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

FAQ
When does registration for TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Tue, July 7, 2026.

How much is the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $45.99.

When does TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, September 26, 2027 in Moline, IL, United States.

What distances does TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon 2027 start?

John Deere Commons, River Drive, Moline, IL. (From the 2026 edition)

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