Photos: Annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 Kickoff event
'We’re going to put on a race that is both safe and special,’ Bix 7 race director Michelle Juehring said during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 annual kickoff at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
For plans for the 2021 Quad-City Times Bix 7 go to Sports, page B1.
Mike Garrett sanitizes the podium before another person’s turn to speak during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Race director Michelle Juehring speaks during Wednesday's Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.
Dematria Isabel, with Prairie Farms, speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Race director Michelle Juehring speaks during Wednesday's Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.
Debbie Anselm, Quad-City Times publisher, speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
A sign reads the Quad-City Times Bix 7 is back during a press conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Race director Michelle Juehring speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Glen Roebuck, Executive Director, Home, Outpatient and Senior Services, Genesis Health System, speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Mike Garrett sanitizes the podium before another person speaks during Wednesday's Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.
Mark Panther of the Isle Casino and Hotel speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
John Riches, with Arconic, speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Rick McGrath, of Moline sports a mask with the Quad-City Times Bix 7 logo on it during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Eric Dresing of Green Buick GMC speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Paul Schmidt, President of Cornbelt Running Club,during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
President/CEO YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley Brad Martell speaks during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 news conference at the Waterfront Convention Center Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Bettendorf.
Normally by this time, about 3½ months before any runners takes those first adrenaline-infused steps up Brady Street Hill, the game plan for the Quad-City Times Bix 7 is etched in stone.