The 51st running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Thousands of runners hit the pavement Saturday morning for the 51st running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7.

Alex Maier from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was the Bix 7 Elite Men’s winner, while Vibian Chepkirui from Kenya was the Elite Women’s winner.

According to officials, the MercyOne Genesis medical tent treated about 17 runners during the Quad City Times Bix on Saturday.

“The wet weather conditions contributed to fewer heat-related problems for the runners, but we did deal with more injuries from slips as falls than we have in past years,” said Ed Motto, MD, Medical Tent Director. “Every one of the 104 medical tent volunteers did a fantastic job today. From our doctors, nurses, and LPNs to the team members who handle logistics, security, and materials. We are a well-oiled machine and love what we do. I am grateful for having such a great team of professionals who take the time to come out and take part in the MercyOne Genesis medical tent every year.”

Bix officials said the race will be postponed until 9 a.m. for the potential for heavy rain, lightning and a flash flood watch.

“Please stay alert, listen for public address announcements, and be aware of your surroundings throughout the event. As always, the safety of participants, volunteers, and spectators remains our top priority,” said Laura Torgerud, Operations Director.

Updates will be given on social media pages, and right here on KWQC TV6.

The safety of our participants, volunteers, and community is our top priority. We are actively monitoring the forecast for Saturday morning’s race with support from the National Weather Service and local authorities.
We’re committed to making race morning safe —and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we monitor conditions.
Laura Torgerud, Operations Director

Beat the Elite Runners runners, recent Davenport Central High School graduates Dylan Moeller and Carter Richter, will attempt to finish ahead of the elite runners to receive $2,500 from the rebranded event’s sponsor, Russell Group.

The seven-mile course starts at the base of Brady Street Hill and is lined with live bands and cheering crowds.

The course itself will have the race starting at the intersection of Brady & 4th streets and... — The course itself will have the race starting at the intersection of Brady & 4th streets and goes up Brady Street Hill, turns right onto Bix (Kirkwood Boulevard), turns up Jersey Ridge Road, turn right onto Middle Road, turn right onto McClellan Boulevard to a turnaround at River Drive.(kwqc, quad city times bix 7)

Also Saturday, the Prairie Farms Quick Bix, a two-mile fun run or walk up the famous Brady Street hill. It starts at the same time as the seven-mile Bix 7. Runners decide on race morning which route they want to take.

Brady Street Sprints kicks off the weekend Thursday night. Watch the race and see the winners of each race here.