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Qualifying Races for the 2025-2026 PRRO Championship

The male and female winners of the races listed below qualify to compete for the 2026 PRRO Circuit Championship, which will be held on July 25, 2026 at the Quad City Times Bix 7 in Davenport, IA. Any qualified athlete winning the PRRO Championship will earn the $10,000 PRRO Super Bonus (split if an eligible male and female win at the Championship). Any qualified athlete finishing in places 2-10 at the PRRO Championship will earn the $1,500 PRRO Individual Event Champions’ Bonus. These bonuses will be in addition to the prize money awarded at the Championship.

For a more detailed explanation of the PRRO Circuit Rules, Click Here.

 
   

   

Quad-City Times Bix 7

 

This historic out-and-back race through downtown Davenport is for runners and walkers alike. The 7-Mile course starts at the base of Brady Street Hill and is lined with live bands and cheering crowds. Run with the Best as elite athletes toe the line. Start at the Mississippi River and finish at the Midwest's biggest post-race-party.

 

July 26, 2025

Davenport, IA

 

$50,000 in prize money

 

Race Director:
Michelle Juehring
563-388-8145
bix7michelle@gmail.com

Elite Athlete Coordinator:
John Tope
ontherunus@comcast.net

 

https://bix7.com/


2025 Winner Open Men
Alex Maier (USA) 32:02

2025 Winner Open Women
Vibian Chepkirui (KEN) 36:40


   

 

 

 

Gate River Run 15K

 

Thousands of spectators line this loop course starting and finishing at the sports complex, running through the heart of downtown Jacksonville, over the Main Street Bridge into historic San Marco and St Nicolas neighborhoods and finishing over the 180-foot tall "Green Monster," Hart Bridge.

 

March 7, 2026

Jacksonville, FL

 

$57,000 in prize money ($16,000 U.S. prize money) plus $5000 Equalizer gender race and World, U.S. & course record bonus money

 

Race Director:
Doug Alred (904) 731-1900
Doug@1stplacesports.com
Elite Athlete Coordinator:
Jim Van Cleave (904) 607-6946
jim@gate-riverrun.com 

 

https://gateriverrun15k.com/

 

2025 Winner Open Men
Wesley Kiptoo (USA) 42:10

2025 Winner Open Women
Calli Hauger-Thackery (GBR) 47:24

 


   

 

 

 

Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10M

 

Run through the fabled Japanese cherry trees in the Nation's Capital on a flat, fast course that passes by all the major monuments.

 

April 12, 2026

Washington, DC

 

$80,600 in prize money ($48,600 U.S. prize money) plus performance bonuses

 

Race Director:
Phil Stewart (301) 320-6865
pstewart@cherryblossom.org
Elite Athlete Coordinator:
Bill Orr (863) 533-0654
borr@cherryblossom.org

 

www.cherryblossom.org 

 

2025 Winner Open Men
Charles Hicks (USA) 45:14

2025 Winner Open Women
Taylor Roe (USA) 49:53

 


   

 

 

 

Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K

 

A classic Northwest road race. Nearly 35,000 participants enjoy close to 30 performers along the route, which weaves across the Spokane River gorge before finishing above awe-inspiring falls.

 

May 3, 2026

Spokane, WA

 

$81,000 in prize money ($20,000 U.S. prize money)

 

Race Director: Jodi Suter jodi@bloomsdayrun.org
Elite Athlete Coordinator: Andy LeFriec
amdgandy@yahoo.com

 

www.bloomsdayrun.org/ 

 

2025 Winner Open Men
Patrick Kiprop (KEN) 34:08

2025 Winner Open Women
Veronica Loleo (KEN) 38:02


   

 

 

 

Steamboat Classic 4 Mile

 

The four-mile race started in 1974 has been described as the world's fastest four-mile course. The world best times for both men and women, have been set at the Steamboat Classic. The route for the USATF Certified 4 mile race is a flat course through the downtown streets of Peoria.

June 6, 2026
Peoria, IL

 


Race Director: Adam White
(309) 201-2529
adam@rcoutfitter.com
Elite Athlete Coordinator:
Eric Delvo
217-720-0371
elites@steamboatclassic.com

 
www.steamboatclassic.com

2025 Winner Open Men 
Alex Maier (USA) 18:03

2025 Winner Open Women
Taylor Roe (USA) 19:40


   

 

 

 

Boilermaker 15K

 

Designed around the crown jewel, the Boilermaker 15K, Boilermaker Weekend promotes a healthy lifestyle with a focus on fun, family & community spirit!

July 12, 2026
Utica, NY

 

$65,100 in prize money ($14,500 U.S. prize money) 


Race Director: Jim Stasaitis (315) 797-5838
Elite Athlete Coordinator:
Dick Mattia (315) 732-1949 

 
www.boilermaker.com

2025 Winner Open Men 
John Korir (KEN) 42:44

2025 Winner Open Women
Veronica Loleo (KEN) 49:37


 

   
   
   



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