Photos: A look behind the scenes at the turnaround of the Quad-City Times Bix 7
Take a look at the people, pets and the faces at the turnaround of the 52nd annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 at McClellan and Kirkwood in Davenport on Saturday.
Louie Larson, the French bulldog is almost 7 and attended his first-ever Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. His mother, 35-year-old Taylor, is a former Bix 7 runner herself.
Michael White and his 6-and-a-half-year-old poodle, Oliver, attended the Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Oliver White sported his blue, pickleball-themed bandana around his neck to cheer on passing Bix 7 runners.
72-year-old Tom Olson of Bettendorf makes mimosas off of his vintage car at the Quad-City Times Bix 7 Turnaround on McClellan Boulevard on Saturday, July 27, 2026. Olson recently retired from his dentistry office, Olson Family Dental, and has been part of the Bix 7 festivities for more than 20 years.
72-year-old Tom Olson of Bettendorf pours champagne in mimosas off of his vintage car at the Quad-City Times Bix 7 Turnaround on McClellan Boulevard on Saturday, July 27, 2026. Olson has been keeping the fans and runners of the annual Bix 7 hydrated for over 20 years.
Colin and Alexandria (Lexie) Gould pose with their 15-month-old son, Carver, in front of their house on Kirkwood Boulevard with their painted-grass Quad-City Times Bix 7 flag. Colin Gould said they have painted their yard every year for the last five years, but this may be their last time painting it with the young couple now outgrowing their house.
Twelve-year-old Bentley Bush, owned by Lorena and Mike, is in his ninth year as a Quad-City Times Bix 7 spectator and is already training up for next year’s race.
Amy Nagel, 48, of Maquoketa, Iowa poses with her family holding a sign for her dad, 74-year-old Rick Nagel of Eldridge, who ran his 35th Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Amy Nagel said this is her father’s version of the Super Bowl with the family coming out to celebrate the old time runner every year.
Piper Chiles, owned by Brett and Olivia, participated in her 8th annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Piper recently got two new knees and is hoping to run next year’s race extra fast.
Lexi Woodcock
Breaking News Reporter
Bix runners "Slip 'n Slide" through the competitive revelry that is Bix 7 Saturday. Quad-City Times reporter Nina Baker was there to capture all the color.
