26.2 Reasons To Run the Quad Cities Marathon

1) Everyone should run a marathon in their lifetime.
2) Run for the training - race day's the easy part!
3) Your accomplishment will inspire those around you.
4) Good reason to buy new running shoes and running attire.
5) You'll walk funny, and be proud of it!
6) Your participation will help fight Prostate Cancer.
7) Replace doubt with pride & accomplishment.
8) Run through the Island and over the bridges.
9) Realize that you don't really need your toenails.
10) Listen to the great music along the way!
11) To hear your name called across the finish line!
12) For the finishers medal.
13) For the 10th Anniversary Shirt.
14) For the great post race party.
15) You get to run across the I-74 bridge.
16) You'll be the envy of all your friends.
17) Because you CAN.
18) You just might lose some of that pesky weight!!
19) Two Words : Fabulous Volunteers
20) To experience the Mississippi waterfront on foot at a 9 minute pace.
21) So you can back yourself down the stairs for three days afterwards.
22) M I S S I S S I P P I ..you spelled it as kid..now you
get to run along it.
23) To become a lifetime member of the "I Did It" Club.
24) To become a connoisseur of GU flavors!
25) To celebrate the victory over illness for your friend or loved one.
26) You may get to see Joe Moreno stop a train!
26.2) The rest is up to you!