The John Deere 5K Fall Classic is open to John Deere employees, retirees, and their families only. The 5K course starts and finishes in the Deere & Co. East Parking lot near the MTIC building.
7:30-8:30 AM:
Race Day Packet Pickup7:30-8:45 AM:
Timing Chip Pickup for 5K Run/Walk8:00 AM:
1 Mile Fun Run8:30 AM:
50 Yard Dash (ages 4 & under) & 1/4 Mile Kids Run (ages 8 & under)9:00 AM:
5K Walk/Run (5K Awards following)
Race Features
- Splits at each mile/Chronomix times.
- Chip Timing for 5K run/walk.
- Water station on 5K course.
- All 5K & 1 Mile participants will receive a quality long-sleeved T-shirt.
- Must register by August 31st to be guaranteed a shirt by race day.
5K Awards
- Top male & female.
- Top John Deere Employee male & female.
- Top 3 in all male & female divisions.
- Awards to all finishers in 1 Mile Fun Run, 1/4 Mile Kids Run & 50 Yard Dash.
- Overall winners are not eligible for class awards.
Check out the 5K Course
Parking
Enter from John Deere Road Parking available in the East Office Building parking lot. Entrances close at 8:00 AM Main entrance will be closed from 8:00 - 8:15 AM for 1 Mile Fun Run Main entrance will re-open to the East Office Building parking lot 8:15 - 8:45 AM
Official Race Shirt Design
About the Race
The John Deere 5K Fall Classic started in 1989 as a small foot race planned by a few Quad Cities John Deere employees who wanted to share their love for running with coworkers and family members. In past years, the race traveled to various Quad Cities locations like Seeding, Harvester, Davenport Works, PDC and corporate headquarters. Starting in 2006, the race has consistently been held at corporate headquarters. This decision was made to simplify the race planning process so as not to involve running on public streets. With the race being held on corporate grounds, it is easier to block the entrances for the short time needed.
The race has grown in participation from less than 100 to close to 1000! It is planned by a small committee (employees and retirees) who are committed to putting on the best race each year. It takes about 30 additional volunteers on race day to make it successful and enjoyable for all.