Join the fun for the 41st Annual Genesis Firecracker Run.
Events start early and continue throughout the day on the 4th of July in Downtown East Moline
Pancake Breakfast
7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Sponsored by the East Moline Fire Fighters Association
• Benefiting MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association)
• Location:
American Legion, Post 227, 829 16th Avenue, East Moline
(1/2 block from start/finish line) Adults $5, Children (12u) $3
5K/10K Races – Course map (pdf file)
7:30 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Start and finish lines are downtown East Moline (8th Street & 15th Avenue).
• Musical entertainment provided along the course.
• Electronic Tag-Timing by The End Result Company for precise and accurate results: www.TheEndResultCo.com
• 10K Course to have a split-time location at halfway
• Technical short sleeve tees to all participants-male and female sizes.
Size guaranteed if registered by June 15.
• On site printout of individual race results.
• Trophies to top (3) three places in each (5) five year age division.
• Clydesdale (males, 210 lbs+) and Athena (females, 165 lbs+) divisions in both 5K and 10K. Not eligible for age group awards.
• The 5K is flat and fast, while the 10K is hilly and challenging.
• “Fastest East Moliner” awards for first male and female.
• Guns ‘N’ Hoses Challenge – see below
• Costume Contest – Awards for best patriotic costumes.
Kiddie Run
8:45 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Kids ages 8 and under are encourage to participate.
• All participants will receive a commemorative finishers medal.
• This is a fun run, not timed, clock will be displayed.
• Out-N-Back Course.
IMEG Mile
9:15 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Presented by IMEG.
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies to males and females in each age division: 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
• All participants will receive a commemorative finishers medal.
• Out-N-Back Course.
• This event is chip-timed, clock will be displayed also.
Awards Ceremony
9:30 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Awards given in the following order 5K, 1 Mile, 10K. add Red Dress Division
Hospital Bed Race
10:00 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• For an application – https://raceroster.com/events/2023/65220/genesis-firecracker-run
•For more information call: (309) 751-9800 or e-mail the Race Director
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