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The Firacker Run is a non-profit organization.  Proceeds from the event benefit Quad Cities Area  community organizations.  Thank you for supporting  the Firecracker Run!
Kiddie Run, The National Bank Mile, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Hostpital Bed Races, Guns N Hoses Challenge, Post Race Party July 4, 2012, East Moline, IL
The Races
 

• 2013 Genesis Firecracker Run Results - available July 4th, 2013

2012 Genesis Firecracker Run Results


• For 2012 Genesis Firecracker Run Results
- click here
• For 2011 Genesis Firecracker Run Results - click here
• For 2010 Genesis Firecracker Run Results
- click here


Pancake Breakfast
7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. – Thursday, July 4th, 2013


• Sponsored by the East Moline Fire Fighters Association

• Benefiting MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association)

Location:
American Legion, Post 227-829, 16th Avenue, East Moline
(1/2 block from start/finish line) Adults $5, Children (12u) $3

 


10K 2-Person Relay
7:30 A.M. - Thursday, July 4th, 2013

Enjoy the team effort of completing the 10K course by splitting it up with your partner. (Limit of 100 teams).

6 Divisions:
    3:  Open Male, Open Female, Open Mixed
    3:  Masters Male, Masters Female, Masters Mixed.

Bus transportation to/from transition area is provided.


5K/10K RACES - course map (pdf file)
7:30 A.M. - Thursday, July 4th, 2013

Start and finish lines are downtown East Moline (8th Street & 15th Avenue).

Musical entertainment provided along the course.

Electronic Tag-Timing by The End Result Company for precise and accurate results
www.TheEndResultCo.com

NEW, 10K Course to have a split-time location at halfway

Technical short sleeve tees to all participants-male and female sizes.
Size guaranteed if registered by June 15, 2013.

On site printout of individual race results.

Trophies to top (3) three places in each (5) five year age division.

Clydesdale (males, 210 lbs+) and Athena (females, 165 lbs+) divisions in both 5K and 10K. Not eligible for age group awards.

The 5K is flat and fast, while the 10K is hilly and challenging.

"Fastest East Moliner" awards for first male and female.

Guns ‘N’ Hoses 5K Challenge - see below

• Costume Contest - Awards for best patriotic costumes.

 


KIDDIE RUN
8:45 A.M. – Thursday, July 4th, 2013

Kids ages 8 and under are encourage to participate.

All participants receive a finishers ribbon.

This is a fun run, not timed, clock will be displayed.

Out-N-Back Course.

 


THE NATIONAL BANK MILE
9:15 A.M. – Thursday, July 4th, 2013

Presented by THE National Bank.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies to males and females in each
age division: 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.

Out-N-Back Course.

This event is chip-timed, clock will be displayed also.

 


2013 Awards Ceremony
9:30 A.M. – Thursday, July 4th, 2013

Awards given in the following order 5K, 1 mile, 10K, 10K relay.

 


An Elvi Favorite!
Hospital Bed Races

10:00 A.M. – Thursday, July 4th, 2013

For an application - click here
For more information call: (309) 751-9800 or e-mail the Race Director - click here

Hospital Bed Races Hospital Bed Races

Photos: Courtesy of The Dispatch & The Rock Island Argus.

 



Guns ‘N’ Hoses 5K Challenge

Download a pdf flyer of the event details - click here

Teams comprised of current or retired members of QC area police and fire departments.

Teams must have a 4 person minimum, police, fire, or combination.

Times for each team will be combined by using the 4 fastest team finishers’
average times.

Winning team will receive the traveling trophy to display at their dept/city hall.

Each team member must submit an individual entry and specify which team (department) they represent.

 

 

Click here to register online for the Genesis Firecracker Run at www.GetMeRegistered.com. Genesis Health
Thank for suppporting the Firecracker Run.