John Deere Quad Cities 5K
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Location Moline, Illinois
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the John Deere Quad Cities 5K, taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the vibrant cities of Moline and Rock Island! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages, featuring a variety of races including a 5K Walk/Run starting at 9:00 a.m., a 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., and specially designed Kids' Fun Runs—1/4 Mile for children 8 and under and a 50-yard Dash for toddlers 4 and under, both starting at 8:30 a.m.
The 5K course will take you on an invigorating journey starting from the World Headquarters East Office Building entrance, complete with chip timing and water stations along the way to keep you hydrated. Each participant will receive a quality long-sleeved T-shirt, and finishers will be awarded medals to celebrate their achievements! Join us for a memorable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration as we recognize the top athletes, including awards for the best male and female runners, both John Deere employees and non-employees. Don't miss this chance to be part of a fantastic community event that promotes health and
The 5K course will take you on an invigorating journey starting from the World Headquarters East Office Building entrance, complete with chip timing and water stations along the way to keep you hydrated. Each participant will receive a quality long-sleeved T-shirt, and finishers will be awarded medals to celebrate their achievements! Join us for a memorable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration as we recognize the top athletes, including awards for the best male and female runners, both John Deere employees and non-employees. Don't miss this chance to be part of a fantastic community event that promotes health and
Organiser's Description
Kids' Fun Runs
1 Mile Fun Run All ages (8:00 a.m.)
1/4 Mile Kids Run 8 and under (8:30 a.m.)
50-yard Dash 4 and under (8:30 a.m.)
5K Walk/Run All Ages (9:00 a.m.)
5K course starts at World Headquarters East Office Building entrance
Chip timing for 5K run/walk
Splits at each mile/Chronomix times
Water stations on 5K course
All 5K & 1 Mile participants will receive a quality long-sleeved T-shirt
Awards Presented To:
Top Overall Male and Female
Top Male and Female John Deere Employee (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Top Male and Female Non-John Deere Employee (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Finishers medal to all John Deere 5K participants
Finishers medal to all participants in 1 Mile Fun Run, 1/4 Mile Kids Run & 50-Yard Dash
Packet Pickup Information
Location: Deere & Company World Headquarters East Office Building Display Floor
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Timing Chips (5K only)
Exciting news! This year, we're partnering with Nonstop Race Management to bring you top-notch race timing.
Timing chips will be attached to your race bib will not need to do race day chip pick up or return.
Parking
Entering from John Deere Road, parking is available at the East Office Building parking lot
Entrances close at 8:00 a.m. Main entrance will be closed from 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. for 1 Mile Fun Run
Main entrance will re-open to the East Office Building parking lot 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run All ages (8:00 a.m.)
1/4 Mile Kids Run 8 and under (8:30 a.m.)
50-yard Dash 4 and under (8:30 a.m.)
5K Walk/Run All Ages (9:00 a.m.)
5K course starts at World Headquarters East Office Building entrance
Chip timing for 5K run/walk
Splits at each mile/Chronomix times
Water stations on 5K course
All 5K & 1 Mile participants will receive a quality long-sleeved T-shirt
Awards Presented To:
Top Overall Male and Female
Top Male and Female John Deere Employee (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Top Male and Female Non-John Deere Employee (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Finishers medal to all John Deere 5K participants
Finishers medal to all participants in 1 Mile Fun Run, 1/4 Mile Kids Run & 50-Yard Dash
Packet Pickup Information
Location: Deere & Company World Headquarters East Office Building Display Floor
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Timing Chips (5K only)
Exciting news! This year, we're partnering with Nonstop Race Management to bring you top-notch race timing.
Timing chips will be attached to your race bib will not need to do race day chip pick up or return.
Parking
Entering from John Deere Road, parking is available at the East Office Building parking lot
Entrances close at 8:00 a.m. Main entrance will be closed from 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. for 1 Mile Fun Run
Main entrance will re-open to the East Office Building parking lot 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
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