Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Quad Cities Marathon

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 42.2 km in East Moline (Illinois, United States)

LocationEast Moline, Illinois, United StatesShow on map(41.5009° N, 90.4443° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Quad Cities Marathon is an endurance sporting event in East Moline, Illinois, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include Point-to-Point, Lakes & Ponds, City Run, Relay.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon Relay (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 mile (1.61 km, +7 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (qcmarathon.org).

Official website
Quad Cities Marathon in East Moline (Work: "Lead runners in York Marathon", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Lead runners in York Marathon" · Photo: DS Pugh · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Point-to-PointLakes & PondsCity RunRelayKids & Youth RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m197 m - 321 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon RelayRoad Running42.2 km+190 m200 m - 324 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m203 m - 265 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m206 m - 235 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m209 m - 223 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
1 mileRoad Running1.61 km+7 m197 m - 202 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Kids micro-marathonRoad Running1.61 km+7 m200 m - 205 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-162 m D-
Altitude range
197 m - 321 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.5 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS41.5009° N, 90.4443° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 197 m to 321 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -162 m D-)

Peak: 321 m·at 17.1 km·Ø 0.8 %
197 m238 m280 m321 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km321 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Quad Cities Marathon take place?

Quad Cities Marathon takes place in East Moline, Illinois, US (start area at coordinates 41.5009° N, 90.4443° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Quad Cities Marathon?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon Relay (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 mile (1.61 km, +7 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Quad Cities Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -162 m of elevation loss, ranging between 197 m and 321 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Quad Cities Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (qcmarathon.org).