EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Three of the Quad Cities’ most established running events are gearing up for a busy summer and fall, beginning with the long‑running Firecracker Run on July 4 in East Moline. Race director Joe Moreno and Jesse Noriega of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joined Quad Cities Live to highlight the upcoming race lineup. The Firecracker Run marks its 44th year and remains one of the region’s most popular Independence Day traditions. The event includes a 10K, 5K,
