Runners of the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix took off at the start line at 6 p.m. on the night of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Race Director Michelle Juehring said around 1,000 runners and walkers participated in the third annual senior race.
The third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix took place at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, along the Mississippi River riverfront, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, and welcomed around 1,000 walkers and runners ages 50-plus. The flat 1- or 2-mile course offers older runners a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Saturday's race.
Assistant Race Director Joshua Sherrod said the Senior Bix offers older runners a chance to run or walk, whichever they prefer, or even just sit back and enjoy the live music and cheer on fellow racers. Despite claims that people can "age out" of sports, Sherrod said, the Senior Bix proves running is for everyone.Â
"This event is set up for that next stage of their running life. There is no endgame. I think you can always be involved, even if you can't physically get out and do it," Sherrod said.Â
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Runners begin their race at the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21. About 1,000 senior citizens showed up to participate in the event.
Bill Hines, better known as "Grampy" to his biggest supporters, Teddy Hines, 4, and Briar Hines, 6, pats Briar's head as he runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21. About 1,000 walkers and runners over the age of 50 participated in the event.
Runners make their way to the Mississippi River Trail to run one or two miles in the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21. About 1,000 walkers and runners over the age of 50 participated in the event.
Former Bix 7 race director Ed Froehlich, left, chats with former Olympian and legendary American marthathoner before the start of the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Elizabeth "Liz" Robinaon, 99, starts the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Walk along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
The start of the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Walk along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Volunteer Amelia Kruse, 10, of Buffalo, sports a box on her head during the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run Post Race Party along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Steve Rodrick closes in on the finish line during the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
The start of the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Brian Burke runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Charlie the Goat munches on some grass as a group of walkers make their way to the finish line during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21. Eight-week-old Charlie, who is part of the Buffalo Pumpkin Farm's petting zoo, came out with his handler to get familiarized with humans. Â
Girls play on the Mississippi River levee during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Derek Elliott throws up a peace sign as he runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Benjamin Pennington runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Volunteers along the course cheered on runners and walkers during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Walkers cross the street during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Paul Schmidt films the walkers during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
A woman runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Participants turn the first corner of the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix walk at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Bix 7 legend Bill Rodgers speaks to the crowd before the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
A man runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Russ Hart, 78, runs the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
The national anthem is sung before the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Sherio Collins crosses the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix finish line at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Liz Robinson walks the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Geese fly up behind walkers during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Ed and Sandy Froehlich walk the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Cynthia Dean runs in the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
A man finishes the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix run, which was held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.Â
Walkers begin the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Bix 7 race director Michelle Juehring takes a photo of racers at the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix starting line held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Scenes from the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
A supporter gives a hug to a walker during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Participants walk the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Participants walk the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
A walker pumps her arm during the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
Judith Lee wears bunny ears to walk the Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf on Tuesday, July 21.
The start of the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Runners on the course during the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Briar Hines, 6, and his brother, Teddy, 4, show signs for grandma Jen Hines as she rounds the final turns before the finish during the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
Runners stretch out before the start of the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
The start of the third annual Bechtel Trusts Senior Bix Run along the Bettendorf riverfront, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Bix Photo by John Schultz)
