Brady Street Sprints kicks off Bix weekend

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Runners gathered along Brady Street Hill to participate in and watch the iconic MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints Thursday night.

Brady Street Sprints is exactly a quarter-mile climb, steeply ascending Brady Street hill.

Need to know information for 51st Bix 7 race

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.

If weather causes delays in programming, at 8 p.m., the live signal would then be switched over to Cozi 6.3. The KWQC live stream will continue to host the event uninterrupted.

Be sure to follow along on our social media platforms to catch all the action.

The fun begins with the QC area Mascot Race at 6:45 p.m. with sprints kicking off at 7 p.m.

Viewers can watch top racers take on the iconic hill for cash prizes and bragging rights.

The races include:

• Women’s Masters Race 40+
• Men’s masters races 40+
• Women’s 30-39
• Men’s 30-39
• Women’s Open
• Men’s Open
• High School Girls Relay
• High School Boys Relay
• Quad-City Times Bix 7 Sponsors Race

Qualifiers for Brady Street Sprints were selected during Bix @ 6 training runs.

After the MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints, there will be post-race parties for runners to gather at:

Fleet Feet Davenport x HOKA Brady Street Sprints After Party

Fleet Feet Davenport will be hosting a Brady Street Sprints After Party at The Last Picture House Thursday evening.

• Where - The Last Picture House, on the rooftop, 325 East 2nd Street, Davenport
• When - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• What - Included HOKA giveaways, mystery gift card boxes, complimentary “Blue Thursday” Seltzers from Twin Span, free bites, and live music, gear giveaway, and more (while supplies lasts)

Hilltop Campus Village Brady Street Sprints After Party

Before and after the Brady Street Sprints the Hilltop Campus Village will be hosting a party at MLK Park, event organizers said.

• Where - MLK Park, 501 Brady Street, Davenport
• When - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• What - Food trucks, music, other entertainment

For more information about the after parties, click here.

For additional information on Brady Street Sprints, click here.

For all other information on Bix 7, click here.