One-of-a-kind, bi-state race to be held Saturday, April 8, 2017
WHAT: The Fifth Annual Quad Cities River Bandits ‘Race to Home’ 5k and Kids’ Fun Run
WHERE: Check-in and race start/finish at Modern Woodmen Park
209 S. Gaines Street
Davenport, IA 52802
WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Central. Early registration open now through December 31, 2016 for $25 includes t-shirt, regular registration from January 1, 2017 through April 7, 2017 for $30 with t-shirt and day-of registration is $35 with t-shirt while supplies last. The Kids’ Fun Run will begin at 10:00 a.m. on April 8 with registration open now for $10.
WHO: The 5k race is open to all with awards for the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age range. The Kids’ Fun Run is open to children age 12 and under. All participants in the Fun Run will receive a ribbon.
WHY: In addition to a chance to participate in a unique, bi-state race that crosses two bridges, all proceeds from the race will go to the Bandit Scholars Program; which annually awards full-year, cost-of-college scholarships to three local students. The Bandit Scholars Program has an annual value of over $60,000 and is the largest scholarship program of any Minor League Baseball organization.
FOR MORE INFO: Contact Director of Community Relations Crystal Bowen at (563) 333-2736 or crystal@riverbandits.com
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ABOUT THE BANDITS: The 2017 season marks the River Bandits’ fifth year as the Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros and the tenth anniversary season of regaining the River Bandits moniker, which was voted a top-8 nickname in all of Minor League Baseball in 2015. The River Bandits anchor the Quad Cities sports market, which the Sports Business Journal named the top minor league sports market in the country in their latest rankings. Each year the River Bandits donate three full-year cost of college scholarships to local students, a value of over $60,000, as part of the Bandit Scholars Program, which has been in place since 2009. Charitable contributions surpassed $300,000 in 2016, including a $50,000 cash donation to Genesis hospital for the third consecutive season. For more information on the Quad Cities River Bandits, visit www.riverbandits.com or contact Jake Levy at (563) 333-2727.
