Need to know information for 51st Bix 7 race

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 51st running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race is set for Saturday.

If you’re planning on participating or you live near the race route, here’s what you need to know.

The Bix 7 race will begin at 8 a.m. in downtown Davenport.

How do I sign up for the Bix 7?

Race registration is available online. To register for the Bix 7, click here.

Where and when is race packet pickup and late registration?

The Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo is the official race headquarters for the Bix 7.

The expo will be on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to event organizers.

Packet pickup, late registration, and the expo are located in the RiverCenter South Hall at 136 East 3rd Street in downtown Davenport.

Packet pickup and late registration hours will be on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., officials said.

There will be limited packet pick-up race morning from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

For additional information, contact: bix7expo@gmail.com , officials said.

How can I watch the Bix 7 race?

KWQC TV6 is the exclusive live-broadcast host of the Bix 7 race.

Pre-race coverage will start at 7:30 a.m. on KWQC TV6 and KWQC live stream. The race will begin at 8 a.m.

An hour-long version of the race will be re-aired July 28 at 3 p.m. on KWQC TV6 News in place of Quad Cities Live.

TV6 will also be live-streaming the Bix 7 race on our TV6 news app and website beginning at 7:30 a.m.

From 9:30 - 10 a.m., we will stream the finish line to see the community finish the Bix7 race.

What is the race route?

The seven-mile course starts at the base of Brady Street Hill.

Runners will be on the track with the best, as elite athletes will compete, including legends Bill Rodgers, Joan Benoit Samuelson and Meb Keflezighi.

Start at the Mississippi River and finish at the Midwest’s biggest post-race party.

What’s the Quick Bix and when does it start?

The Prairie Farms Quick Bix is a two-mile fun run or walk up the famous Brady Street hill.

It starts at the same time and place as the seven-mile Bix 7 race on July 27 at 8 a.m.

You can decide on the morning of the race which route to take.

The Quick Bix is a fun and festive way to do the Bix, without the other hill, officials said. The course is lined with live bands and entertainment. Everyone will be timed using the Chrono Track Timing System.

To register, click here.

Where is the post-race party?

The Wal-Mart Post-Race Party is after crossing the finish line, race organizers said. Make your way to the Quad-City Times parking lot.

Who are the Beat the Elite runners?

Recent Davenport Central High School graduates Dylan Moeller and Carter Richte were named this year’s Beat the Elite athletes.

If they beat the elite runner to the finish line, they will each receive $2,500 from the event’s sponsor, Russell Group. If they win, both Boleyn and Cartee said they plan to donate the money to causes that are special to them.

When should I arrive?

Participants should arrive early, but no later than 7:45 a.m. for the race.

Runners and spectators will be downtown, so arriving with time to park is helpful, according to organizers.

Enter the lineup early, officials said. It may take 10 minutes or longer to find your spot.

Where to park:,

There are three downtown parking ramps, as well as street-side parking and the Modern Woodmen Park parking lot (which requires a bit of a walk), according to race organizers.

Detours will be in place, according to race organizers. All lots which charge a fee will also be open on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Parking ramps in the area include:

• River Center ramp- Enter East of Brady on 2nd and 3rd
• 101 Main Street ramp - Located North of River Drive
• 202 Harrison Street ramp - Enter on Harrison and on Ripley between 2nd and 3rd
• The cost is $2 starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, all day Saturday or all day Sunday

Where do spectators go?

Spectators may enter on 5th Street using both the east and west sidewalks on Brady Street, officials said. Only to the north sides of 4th Street.

No spectators will be allowed on Brady Street or south of 4th Street until after all participants have cleared the Start Line.

Where to warm up:

Brady, 3rd and 4th streets will be blocked off. Runners should warm up along 2nd Street both to the east and west of Brady Street, race organizers said.

After warm-up, runners should then line up in the color-coded area for the race.

Where to line up:

Color Coded Lineup Areas will be set up on Brady Street from the starting line back to River Drive, officials said. Only those wearing an entrant’s number will be allowed within that area.

No one except seeded runners will be allowed to enter the lineup from the front at 4th and Brady.

All other runners must enter from their own color-coded area, officials said.

What to bring:

Race organizers say all runners should be fully hydrated before starting this race.

Water will be available at all line-up areas, as well as during the race.

Other Frequently Asked Bix 7 Questions

For all other Bix 7 race questions, visit the official Bix 7 website or click here.

How can I watch the Brady Street Sprints?

Brady Street Sprints airs on KWQC channel 6 and live streams on our news app and website from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

For all other information on Brady Street Sprints, click here.

When and where is the Arconic Junior Bix 7 Race?

UPDATE: The Arconic Jr. Bix has been delayed to 7:30 p.m. due to inclement weather, including heavy rain, lightning and a flash flood watch, according to a media release.

Organizers expect to give a weather update by 6 p.m.

It’s an event geared toward crawlers to runners aged 6 to 12 years old with various distances based on age.

When and where is the Senior Bix Race?

The second-ever Senior Bix race was held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf. It is a flat 1- or 2-mile course that offers scenic Mississippi River views.

The race was on Tuesday at 6 p.m.