PRRO Circuit
Welcome to World Class Running at America’s Classic Road Races
The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) is an alliance of race directors who together organize and promote the PRRO Circuit, a series of premier non-marathon road racing events. The Circuit features highly competitive elite fields at each event as top athletes seek to qualify for the PRRO Super Bonus paid out at the annual PRRO Championship, which rotates among all of the events. The current Circuit features more than $350,000 in prize money overall, with $147,100 available for U.S. athletes.
The 2025-2026 PRRO Circuit Races:
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.
$50,000 in prize money
July 26, 2025
Davenport, IA
WINNERS:
Men:Alex Maier*(USA) 32:02
Women: Vibian Chepkirui*(KEN) 36:41
Gate River Run 15k
Founded in 1975, this has been coined a southern winter running tradition. More than 20,000 participants make their way to Jacksonville, FL every March for the Gate River Run, the nation’s largest 15K
$57,000 in prize money ($16,000 U.S. prize money) plus $5000 Equalizer gender race and World, U.S. & course record bonus money
March 7, 2026
Jacksonville, FLÂ
2025 Winners:
Men: Wesley Kiptoo(USA) 42:10
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.
$80,600 in prize money ($48,600 U.S. prize money) plus performance bonuses
2025 Winners:
Men: Charles Hicks (USA) 45:14
Women: Taylor Roe (USA) 49:53
Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K
A classic Northwest road race. Nearly 45,000 participants enjoy close to 30 performers along the route, which weaves across the Spokane River gorge before finishing above awe-inspiring falls.
$81,000 in prize money ($20,000 U.S. prize money)
May 3, 2026
Spokane, WA
2025 Winners:
Men: Patrick Kiprop (KEN) 34:08
Women: Veronica Loleo (KEN) 38:02
The Steamboat Classic 4 Mile
Hailed as one of the world’s fastest 4 Mile races and Illinois’ toughest 15K, The Steamboat Classic Presented by PNC is a crown jewel of community and athleticism in the American Midwest.
$43,200 in U.S. prize money. Prize money will be awarded to the top 10 women and men in the USATF 4 Mile Open
June 6, 2026
Peoria, IL
2025 Winners:
Men: Alex Maier(USA) 18:03
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!
$65,100 in prize money ($14,500 U.S. prize money)Â
July 12, 2026
Utica, NY
2025 Winners:
Men: John Korir (KEN) 42:11
Women: Veronica Loleo (KEN) 49:37
THE 29th PRRO CHAMPIONSHIP – 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.
$50,000 in prize money as well as:
- $10,000 PRRO Super Bonus to male or female Bix winners who are either defending PRRO Champions, have won any of the PRRO Circuit 2025-26 races or finished top 5 in the points system (Super Bonus split if both eligible male and female win)
- $2500 to male or female Championship winners who have not won any races on the 2025-26 Circuit
- $1500 to eligible PRRO event champions, males and females, finishing in places 2-10
*Qualified to compete for the $10,000 PRRO Super Bonus at the 2026 PRRO Championship
July 25, 2026
Davenport, IA
2025 WINNERS:
Men:Alex Maier*(USA) 32:02
Women: Vibian Chepkirui*(KEN) 36:41
Experience the thrill of competition and camaraderie by joining us at our next event.
We are proud members of the Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO).
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