Scenic course all along the river and on Arsenal Island, very fast, 1 hill at Mile 2, 50+ entertainers, 5-bridges, 4-cities, 3-races, 2-states, 1-Mississippi River.

Quad Cities Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Phillip Lagat, of Kenya, won the Quad Cities Marathon in a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 41 seconds.

New Winners Take Titles At Quad Cities Marathon

Lagat made his marathon debut memorable with his victory and 2:19:41 finish 
time (5:20/pace). Ethiopia's Demesse Tefera was a close second in 2:19:45. 
It was the closest men's finish in the 15-year history of the event.

In the women's race, Guangul and Mary Akor (Hawthorn, CA) ran stride for 
stride for most of the second half of the race. Guangul's surge in the 
final miles pushed her to a new course record in 2:35:07.

Lagat Posts 4-Second Win in QC Men's Marathon, Guangul Sets Record in Women's Race

Human Interest Story

The Quad Cities Marathon will celebrate it's fifteenth year. A race that is going strong since its inception in 1997

Quad Cities Marathon Goes The Distance

The Fox Cities Marathon will be held for the twenty-second time this coming Sunday and fortunately there haven't been an train disruptions.  A scenario that is all too familiar with other race directors.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results