Run The Firecracker Run in Illinois and Get Free Tickets to the John Deere Classic

It's another reason to get off the couch and go for a run over the 4th of July weekend.  To be able to not run on and relax on the golf course.

Run To Get Free Tickets to the John Deere Golf Classic

For the second year in a row, runners who participate in East Moline’s annual July 4th Firecracker Run will receive a free ticket to the Thursday or Friday round of the John Deere Classic.

Participants may run in either the 10K or 5K distances to be eligible for the Grounds ticket, officials said. Normally, some 3,000 people run in the race, which is sponsored by MercyOne Genesis Health Care.

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“The John Deere Classic is pleased to offer a free Grounds ticket for Thursday or Friday of the tournament to anyone who runs either the 10K or 5K distance,” said John Deere Classic tournament director Andrew Lehman. “This partnership is another way to attract community members to the John Deere Classic who might not be golf fans yet while also celebrating the start of the holiday weekend.”

In addition to the runners, some 150 race volunteers also will be eligible for the free ticket offer, officials said.

“We are very excited that the John Deere Classic has decided to offer a free Grounds ticket to anyone who participates in the 10K or 5K or who volunteers at the Firecracker Run,” said race director Joe Moreno. “The proceeds of the Run go for tangible community projects. Tennis and basketball courts. Multi-family pavilions at local parks with picnic tables. The lighted “Welcome” sign in East Moline.” This is the 43rd version of the race.

Sign up to run today at firecrackerrun.com.

The 54th edition of the Quad Cities-based PGA Tour event will be conducted July 2-6 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis with Davis Thompson as defending champion. The tournament will offer an $8.4 million purse.