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News From: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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   Chicago Athlete on the Road: Quad Cities (Chicago Athlete)
One runner shared her experience at the 2023 Quad Cities Marathon last Sunday, September 24.
 
News From: Sunday, September 24, 2023
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   Quad Cities Marathon: Kipkemei, Areba claim marathon titles (Dispatch Angus)
Kenyan Abraham Talam Kipkemei won the 2023 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:18:59 while Damaris Areba won the women's race in 2:32:16.
 
News From: Monday, September 26, 2022
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   Nearly 4K runners from around the world lace up for 25th Quad Cities marathon (WQAD.com)
The 2022 Quad Cities Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 25.
 
News From: Thursday, September 22, 2022
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   Runners preparing for the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon this weekend (KWQC TV6 News)
Assistant Race Director for the 2022 Quad Cities Marathon, Laura Wittnebel, talked about the upcoming Quad Cities Marathon on Sunday, September 25.
 
News From: Thursday, May 19, 2022
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   Quad Cities Marathon unveils new logo, race route for 25th anniversary (KWQC.com)
The 2022 Quad Cities Marathon will be held on September 19.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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   Two Kenyan runners disqualified at the Quad Cities Marathon for getting lost (Canadian Running)
Kenyans Elijah Mwangangi Saolo and Luke Kibet were ahead of the 2021 Quad Cities Marathon winner Tyler Pence but were disqualified after taking the wrong way by the lead bicycle.
 
News From: Monday, September 27, 2021
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   Illinois Man Wins Quad Cities Marathon After 2 Leaders Take Wrong Route (NBC Chicago)
Tyler Pence won the 2021 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:15:06, the first American winner since 2001, after leaders Elijah Mwangangi Saolo and Luke Kibet followed wrong route.
 
News From: Thursday, September 23, 2021
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   QC Marathon will be back to 'close to normal' (Quad-City Times)
The 2021 Quad Cities Marathon mreains scheduled to be held this Sunday, September 26. with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Thursday, September 9, 2021
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   2021 QC Marathon offers last chance to cross old I-74 Bridge by foot (KWQC TV6 News)
The 2021 Quad Cities Marathon on September 26 will offer a chance to run over the old I-74 Bridge.
 
News From: Friday, May 21, 2021
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   TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon set to take place in-person September 25-26 (KWQC TV6 News)
The 2021 Quad Cities Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 26, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Monday, September 28, 2020
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   QC Marathon wraps up virtual race (KWQC TV6 News)
The 2020 Quad Cities Marathon ends its successful virtual race in September.
 
News From: Monday, June 15, 2020
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   QC Marathon will be virtual this year (WQAD8)
The 2020 Quad Cities Marathon, set on September 27, has been cancelled and turned virtual due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Sunday, September 22, 2019
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   Familiar faces claim victory at 22nd annual QC Marathon (WQAD)
Philemon Kiplangat Terer won the 2019 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:17:17 while Hirut Guangul won the women's race in 2:41:34.
 
News From: Thursday, May 23, 2019
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   QC Marathon unveils new technology, youth programs (Quad City Times)
Aquent IT Solutions, sponsor of 2019 Quad Cities Marathon, developed a new race feature - allowing runners to get answers to their questions about the race from Alexa.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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   TBK Quad Cities Marathon rated best marathon in Illinois (WGAD 8)
The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon is named as top marathon in Illinois by an online race review community for runners.
 
News From: Sunday, September 23, 2018
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   Quad Cities Marathon - Start/Finish (Quad-City Times)
Philemon Kiplangat Terer won the 2018 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:14:25 while Joan Massah won the women's race.
 
   Champ again 'Terer-izes' Quad Cities Marathon (Dispatch-Argus)
Philemon Kiplangat Terer won the 2018 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:14 while Joan Massah won the women's race.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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   Poltavska returns 12 years later to defend Q-C Marathon title (Quad City Times)
Valentyna Poltavska, the event's 2005 champion, will be part of the women's elite field in the 2018 Quad Cities Marathon on September 23.
 
News From: Sunday, September 24, 2017
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   After coming up short last year, Too captures Quad-Cities Marathon (Quad-City Times)
Kenyan Hillary Too won the 2017 Quad Cities Marathon in 2:21:40 while Ethiopian Belayinesh Fikadu won the women's race in 2:42:11.
 
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   Fikadu battles through heat, wins QC Marathon debut (Dispatch Argus QCOnline.com)
Ethiopian Belayinesh Fikadu won the women's race of the 2017 Quad Cities Marathon but had to receive treatment for heat exhaustion.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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   Quad-Cities Marathon is this weekend: Here's what you need to know (Quad-City Times)
The 20th Quad-Cities Marathon is set on Sunday, September 24, and these are the important information you need to know.
 
News From: Sunday, September 17, 2017
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   Rematch headlines QC Marathon men's field (Dispatch Argus QCOnline.com)
There will be a rematch of the thrilling Quad Cities Marathon last year - both Ethiopian Fikadu Teferi and Kenyan Hillary Too return to headline the 2017 QC Marathon.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2017
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   QC Marathon women's field 'wide open' (Dispatch Argus QCOnline.com)
Hirut Guangul, the women's champion in the last 2 Quad Cities Marathon, is not competing due to an injury.
 
News From: Thursday, May 18, 2017
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   Q-C Marathon unveils plans for 20th annual race (Quad-City Times)
The 20th Quad-cities Marathon is scheduled on September 24 and would sport a new logo, a live tracking app and a cap of 6,000.
 
News From: Monday, September 26, 2016
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   Ethiopa's Hirut Guangul wins fourth Quad-Cities Marathon (Quad City Times)
Ethiopa's Hirut Guangul wins her fourth Quad-Cities Marathon in 2:44:25 while Ethiopias Fikadu Teferi won the men's race in 2:16:56.
 
News From: Thursday, September 22, 2016
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   Guangul takes shot at history in Q-C Marathon (Quad City Times)
24-year-old Ethiopian runner Hirut Guangul, who has run the Quad-Cities Marathon three times and won the women's championship every time, is back to run on Sunday.
 
News From: Thursday, September 15, 2016
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   QC Marathon features deep men's elite field (Dispatch Argus QCOnline.com)
The 2016 Quad Cities Marathon on September 25 will feature several elite challengers in the men's race.
 
News From: Thursday, May 19, 2016
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   Marathon will take better path through Arsenal this year (Quad-City Times)
Race director Joe Moreno announces plans for this year's Quad-Cities Marathon as Davenport mayor Frank Klipsch and other dignitaries look on.
 
News From: Monday, September 28, 2015
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   Defending marathon champ beaten in final mile of Quad Cities Marathon (QCOnline)
Defending men's winner Sammy Malakwen was passed down the stretch by fellow Kenyan Kennedy Kemei in an amazing comeback.
 
   Kemei rallies at Quad Cities Marathon to beat defending champion (QCTimes.com)
With just under six miles left, Kennedy Kemei trailed defending Quad-Cities Marathon champion Sammy Malakwen by exactly one minute. In elite runner's terms, that is one big obstacle to overcome. But that's when the 37-year-old Kenyan found his extra gear.
 
News From: Thursday, September 24, 2015
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   13-year-old running QC Marathon for Moline charity (QCOnline.com)
Bettendorf's Amber Thomsen is not the normal marathon runner, either in age or focus. Despite her youth, the 13-year-old, Pleasant Valley Junior High cross-country competitor is uniquely prepared to go the distance Sunday at the Quad Cities Marathon.
 
News From: Saturday, September 19, 2015
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   Defending champ back to QC Marathon (QConline.com)
The Quad Cities Marathon got good news Friday afternoon. Defending men's champion Sammy Malakwen confirmed he will return next weekend from his native Kenya to try and repeat at the 18th annual race.
 
News From: Thursday, June 25, 2015
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   Local Running Battling Cancer This Weekend as Quad Cities Marathon benefactor hosts Breakfast (QCOnline.com)
Distance runners have only begun showing up along local roads, slogging through the many miles needed to prepare for the Sept. 27 Quad Cities Marathon. The prostate cancer awareness and support group is one of the charities benefiting each year from the QC Marathon.
 
News From: Friday, May 22, 2015
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   New direction for Quad Cities Marathon (QCOnline.com)
For the first time, the QC Marathon is offering both a Charity Bibs fundraising program and a "Run With Us' initiative for local at-risk youngsters.
 
News From: Monday, September 29, 2014
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   Great Race Day for Quad Cities Marathon Winners (WQAD.com)
More than 5,750 runners joined the Quad Cities Marathon this year for an all-time attendance record.
 
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   Kenyans Cruise to Quad Cities Marathon Titles (Quad Cities Times)
Sammy Malakwen won the Quad Cities Marathon title with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes and 42 seconds while last year's winner, Kiplangat Terer trailed behind in 2 hours 17 minutes and 37 seconds
 
  Human Interest Story
   Thousands Show Determination in Quad Cities Marathon Event (Quad Cities Times)
Nearly 6,000 runners completed the Quad Cities Marathon event that crosses four bridges and two states.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
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   First Time Relay in Quad Cities Marathon September 28 (Dispatch Argus)
The Quad Cities Marathon has announced that the Epilepsy Foundation will hold a "1 in 26" relay with 26 members who will run approximately 1 mile of the 26.2 mile race.
 
News From: Monday, September 23, 2013
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   Quad Cities Marathon Men's Champ Shatters Course Record (Quad Cities Times)
Kiplangat Terer shattered the Quad Cities Marathon course record by more than two minutes with his winning time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 6 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, September 22, 2013
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   Quad Cities Marathon Continues to Grow Under Moreno's Direction (Quad Cities Times)
Despite a stroke and surgery less than one month ago, Joe Moreno is still leading an impressive charge at the Quad Cities Marathon
 
News From: Sunday, August 18, 2013
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   Getting Ready for Quad Cities Marathon (WHBF.com)
The Quad Cities Marathon is gaining recognition for covering four cities, three bridges, two states and an island during the 26.2 mile tour.
 
News From: Monday, September 24, 2012
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   New Winners Take Titles At Quad Cities Marathon (WHBF.com)
Phillip Lagat, of Kenya, won the Quad Cities Marathon in a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 41 seconds.
 
News From: Thursday, September 20, 2012
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   Train Disruptions Can Derail Marathons (Post Crescent)
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.
 
   Quad Cities Marathon Goes The Distance (Quad-City Times)
The Quad Cities Marathon will celebrate it's fifteenth year. A race that is going strong since its inception in 1997
 
News From: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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   3-Time Winner Returns To Quad Cities Marathon (Quad City Times)
Jynocel Basweti will return to the Quad Cities Marathon looking to grab his fourth title on September 23
 
News From: Friday, May 18, 2012
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   Quad Cities Marathon Celebrates 15 Years, Adds Bling, Sponsors (QC Times)
Joe Moreno, race director for the Quad Cities Marathon, will do anything for his event including following a possible race sponsor's vehicle around town.
 
News From: Monday, September 26, 2011
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   Elites Dominate At Quad Cities Marathon (Quad Cities Times)
Jynocel Basweti won the Quad Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 40 seconds
 
News From: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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   'Mayor Of Running' Speaks To Quad Cities Marathon (QC Online)
Bart Yasso will provide entertainment and education to attendees of the Quad Cities Marathon Pasta Party on Saturday September 24.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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   Two-time Champ Basweti To Run Quad Cities Marathon (Quad Cities Times)
Jynocel Basweti will be among four runners in the Quad Cities Marathon field that have run under 2 hours and 20 minutes.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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   Defending Champ Returns To Quad Cities Marathon (Quad-Cities Times)
Elena Orlova of Russia will return to the Quad Cities Marathon on September 25 to defend her title.
 

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