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EVENT# MA08/Y1593 - 10K (6.2 miles) with 5 K option Download PDF brochure
START/FINISH POINT:
Participants are to register at the Gift Shop in Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline Illinois (under the clock tower). The store hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm; and Sunday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. The start point is closed major holidays. Call (309)764-4257 ext. 1 to verify store hours. Water and rest rooms are available at the start point, and seasonally along the bike path Directions.
HOURS:
The walk is available daily, during daylight hours, when the start point is open.
ELIGIBILITY:
This event is open to the public and family participation is encouraged. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
REGISTRATION:
There is no pre-registration. The fee for IVV credit only is $3.00. Those who desire neither award nor credit may walk for free. However, every person must register and begin with a walk card. The event will be open regardless of the weather and there will be no refunds in case of bad weather.
IVV Event Credit may be earned once during Jan. thru June and once during July thru Dec.
You may participate for Distance Credit without limit. $3.00 must be paid each time you walk if you want credit. You may walk twice on one card, one fee, same day.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact:
George Grilley
(309)797-1362
Email: geo58@mchsi.com
AWARD:
B awards are available for purchase.
SPECIAL EVENT CLASSIFICATIONS:
RiverWalk America, RailRoad Heritage, Islands, American Authors and Literary Landmarks
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
The trail, rated a 1, is 10KM (6.2 miles) and is entirely paved and flat and will accommodate the use of strollers and wheelchairs. A 5KM route is also available. The walk will use part of the Ben Butterworth Parkway. Winding along the Mississippi River and River Drive, the path is a prime example of a quality urban trail. The trail features playgrounds, a marina, restaurants, and picnic areas.
The route also includes the John Deere Commons in downtown Moline--a "must see" for visitors to the region. This is the area where John Deere's first plow factory was located and Deere & Co. began. The John Deere Pavilion, a 15,000 square foot, $7 million exhibition hall which pays tribute to the Deere heritage, agriculture and the farm implement business is open Mon-Fri 9:00am -6:00pm; Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm and Sun 12:30-5:00pm. The John Deere Collectors Center provides a living-history exhibit of a 1950s-era John Deere dealership.
Although there are restaurants and shops along the walk route, it is always a good idea to carry your own water, particularly in the warmer weather.
STIPULATIONS:
With registration for this event the participants accept the guidelines for AVA Volkssports events and agree to observe the principles of good sportsmanship. Littering is strictly prohibited. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times and they are not allowed in the buildings.
DISCLAIMER:
Although every effort is being made to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event, the sponsors of the event (American Volkssport Association, Inc., Mississippi River Ramblers, and MetroLink) are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage to personal property, which might occur as a result of participation in this Volkswalk.
HISTORIC QUAD CITIES:
Located on the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities originated as an Indian trading location. It has since grown into an area of more than 300,000 people. The area is made up of five main cities -- Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa; Rock Island, Moline and East Moline in Illinois -- but "quad" sticks as the moniker. The Quad Cities has a little bit of everything, from factories to cornfields, from the magnificent Mississippi to grand architecture. Finally, it is a place where the Mississippi runs from east to west. Indian legend has it the river was cut this way when the father of waters created it. He stopped to contemplate the beauty of the land around him and the course of the river was changed forever.
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