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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
2098 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf IA
5K · 10K · Half
23–38°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
8–27°F
dry
2024
26–37°F
rain
2023
18–36°F
dry
2022
12–31°F
dry
2021
21–34°F
dry
2020
31–40°F
dry
2019
20–45°F
dry
2018
34–50°F
dry
2017
35–49°F
dry
2016
-14–20°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M will take place in Bettendorf, IA on December 19, 2026, at 2098 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA.
For more details, visit the race page: Race Registration.
Event Experience
- Friendly Atmosphere: US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting.
- Community Feel: Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official.
- Supportive Staff: Expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel.
- Enjoyment: Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile.
Race-Day Information
- Staffing: Because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race.
- Emergency Services: EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish.
- Preparation: Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps.
- Support: Check in with race staff if you need help.
Additional Information
View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
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