Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, September 19th at Credit Island Park in Davenport for the 4th Annual Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild! This flat and fast 5K course is perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike, and presents a great opportunity for a nice PR!
Proceeds from the race will benefit World Relief, a not-for-profit agency providing services to refugees and other immigrants in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa. World Relief's aim to provide financial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual support to refugees – victims of war and persecution around the world – who are being placed in the Quad Cities. Since 1999, World Relief Quad Cities has served over 3,000 refugees, immigrants, and secondary migrants in Rock Island County.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rock Island L&D 15, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Davenport, IA
Population
101,083
as of 2023
City Elevation
666 ft
Nearest Airport
MLI
Quad City International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 141 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
94
Days to train
- Race
- Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild
- Date
- September 19, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild?
- Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild is a running race held in Davenport, Iowa on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Davenport, Iowa at Credit Island Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild
Sep 19, 2026