Quad-City Times Bix 7 announces 2026 race updates

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Changes are coming to the Quad-City Times Bix 7.

Officials announced updates to the 2026 race at a press conference on Wednesday.

New in 2026:

• Officials said the Bix is hosting the 2026 Pro World Championship, an honor it hasn’t had since 1997
• If the winner of the Bix has already won a prize circuit race they will win an additional $10K
• If the winner breaks the course record they will win an extra $1K
• Want to beat the elite? Apply on the Bix 7 website
• the friends and family area is back. It is returning near the Walmart Post Race Party
• Joan Benoit Samuelson and Bill Rodgers will be returning

The 52nd running of the Bix is on July 25 and officials said race week will also include:

• The Prairie Farms Quick Bix
  • The top male and female athletes will win a $500 cash prize
• Arconic Jr. Bix
• The Bechtel Trusts Sr. Bix
• John Deere Shakeout Run
• MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints

The Iowa American Water Bix at 6 training runs will be on June 18 and 25 and July 2 and 9, officials said.

Runners can also take part in the virtual Bix and have the opportunity to switch race categories between in-person and virtual events, officials said.

Race bib’s can be personalized if runners register by April 24.

Registration is open here.