
John Deere Quad Cities 5K is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Moline, IL.
Kids' Fun Runs
1 Mile Fun Run – All ages (8:00 a.m.)
¼ 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.
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 10/4
High
71°
Low
46°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
Nearest Airport
MLI
Quad City International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 134 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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John Deere Quad Cities 5K
Oct 4, 2026