2 walking events in Moline, Illinois

As the original women's running program in the Quad Cities, Women's 101 strives to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for all runners and walkers of all ability levels.

Our program is composed of 3 subgroups for betterment: walking, run/walking, and running. Within each group, we hope to help you identify goals, bond as a team, gain knowledge on a variety of topics, and complete a 5k!

1. COME JOIN US!

When: Monday evenings, March 16-May 11, 6PM

Where: Centre Station Meeting Room, 1200 River Drive, Moline

Free parking is available in the upper level of the parking ramp!

What is included in my registration?

An 8-week program for walkers, run/walkers, and runners.

Knowledgeable leaders who are excited to help you reach your goals.

Guest speakers on health, nutrition, injury prevention, and more!

Discounted entry to the Quad Cities Distance Classic 5k on May 10, 2026

A high-quality technical t-shirt

An exclusive "practice 5k" before the QC Distance Classic, only open to Women's 101 participants.

A celebratory dinner at the end of the program!

Goal race QC Distance Classic Sunday May 10, 2025 at a discounted rate for W101

Additional Information

Eight weeks of gals, goals, and great guests!

Our program starts Monday, March 16, and continues each Monday for 8 weeks.

On May 10, we will walk, walk/run, or run a 5k (3.1 miles) at the QC Distance Classic at Bass Street Landing. Race registration forms will be available to participants soon!

No partial fee requests.

No Strollers, Dogs or Children permitted.

No Refunds will be given

Judy Teeple Spirit Award

Judy Teeple one of our founding mothers passed away in 2021, she started this program to help women who wanted to get active but didn't know how to start. She knew they would be comfortable with other ladies like themselves, she made it affordable and fun. Judy was truly a visionary and will be missed.

Questions?

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.

Registration & Packet Pickup

STONEY CREEK INN: Bass Street and River Drive, Moline, IL

Saturday, May 9th 12-4: 12:00-4:00 pm

Race Day, Sunday May 10th: 6:30 am

Hotel Block

Guest room reservations a discount code can be made by calling Hotel at 309-743-0101 and selecting option #2 to speak with a front desk agent. Mention Quad-Cities Distance Classic Block to receive discounted rate by April 10th.

START: BASS STREET, 7:30 am

COURSE: 3.1 miles

Fast and flat loop course

Splits every mile, one water station.

AWARDS: $100 Prize Money to the overall Male and Female Winners.

Masters First Place Male and Female.

Up to three places in each of the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,

40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Overall winners and Masters ineligible for age group awards.

Half Marathon Run Details

START: BASS STREET, 7:30 am

COURSE: 13.1 miles.

4 loop course on River Drive & Bike Path. 4 water stops.

IMPORTANT!

Course protection provided until 10:30 am. After 10:30 am, if you are still on the course, you must move to the sidewalks. Clock stops running at 10:30 am. Walkers encouraged to enter the 5K event-contact Race Hotline with questions.

COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS to all Half Marathon finishers.

AWARDS: $100 Prize Money to the overall Male and Female Winners.

$100 Masters Prize Money to Male and Female Winners (40 & Over).

Awards based on participation: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,

40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Overall winners and Overall Masters winners ineligible for age group awards.

Overall award winner ineligible for Masters Awards.

Free Half Marathon Training Runs

FREE!

Starting: Sunday, March 15th, 2026 / Sundays @ 7:30 a.m.

Location: McDonald’s

Kimberly & Eastern, Davenport

Open to all

Will run 4-7 miles on 3/15/26, then longer each following week for 8 weeks.

Coach: John Parker