First ‘Bix @ 6′ training run steps off Thursday

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 52nd annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race will be here soon and ahead of that, runners can get in some practice at the Iowa American Water Bix @ 6 training runs. The first training run steps off this week.

Whether you’re a newbie or a season pro, training runs are your chance to train, have fun and crush your goals, Bix race organizers said.

Thursday at 6 p.m. will be the first training run of several ahead of the Bix 7 road race. Thursday’s Bix @ 6 training run starts and finishes at 5th and Pershing Streets in Davenport.

Those interested can sign up online the day of a Bix @ 6 run, register in person, or volunteer, and you’ll score a free Bix @ 6 t-shirt, event organizers said. Free parking will be available in the Quad City Times lot.

To volunteer for Bix @ 6, email Scott at shoag@netins.net .

Additional Bix @ 6 trainings will be held on June 25, July 2 and July 9, according to event organizers. To learn more about the Bix @ 6 training, click here.

KWQC TV6 is the exclusive broadcaster of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race and will air and stream the race on race day, July 25th.

To register for the Bix, click here.