Join us for outstanding events which increase awareness, recognize achievements, honor scholarship recipients and raise scholarship funds for Black Hawk College Foundation.

Saturday, October 14 2023 | 8:00AM
The Black Hawk College 5K Hustle, is a Quad Cities tradition, held annually on the beautiful BHC campus in Moline. Runners, joggers and walkers of all levels enjoy an autumn day on the hills of the College's campus. The race has raised more than $50,000 in scholarships for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Black Hawk College.
Location
Black Hawk College, outside Building 1 on the east side, 6600 34th Ave., Moline. (Enter from 70th Street and park in Lot 1.)
Course
5K road run through the scenic, rolling hills of the BHC Quad Cities Campus.
Registration
Early Registration: $25 early registration. Late (After October 7, 2023) and race day registration: $30. The first 175 registered runners/walkers will receive a tote bag.
REGISTER ONLINE
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
6:45-7:45AM on Race Day in BHC Building 1, upper lobby.
Post Race Party
Breakfast pizza, fruit, cookies and door prizes, including a drawing for two $100 cash prizes (must be present to win) in Building 1, upper lobby.
Special Thanks
We extend our gratitude and appreciation to Jerry & Cathy Lack, longtime Black Hawk College supporters, who have successfully coordinated the 5K Hustle race efforts since 2012.
Sunday, September 24 | 9:00AM–12:00PM
Quad City's Vintage Rods' Annual Car Show highlights more than 400 antique cars, hot rods, street rods, and special interest vehicles owned by club members and other collectors from around the Midwest region. The event features an impressive array of beautifully preserved vintage automobiles, each with its unique story to tell. Whether you're an avid car enthusiast or simply appreciate the elegance of yesteryears. The Car Show promises an unforgettable journey through automotive history.
Rain or Shine
The Car Show will be held rain or shine at the BHC Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, in Lot 1 (Located off 70th Street). Show and shine registration will be from 9:00AM–12:00PM.
Donation
A donation is suggested at the gate for adults, which goes toward the Quad City's Vintage Rods scholarship through the Black Hawk College Foundation. Since 1984, Quad City's Vintage Rods has given more than $80,000 to the Black Hawk College Foundation.
More Information
Contact Steph Genova at (309) 314-5542.
Black & Gold Celebration

Held in April 2023, the Black and Gold Celebration is our premiere fundraising event featuring dinner, silent auction, live music entertainment and a hall of fame induction. This event is an opportunity to support and celebrate Black Hawk College's impact on our students' lives and throughout our community. View photos from our 2023 event.

The 2023 event featured special guest, Black Hawk College alumn Chad Pregracke, Living Lands & Waters, Founder and President, and recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service (America's version of the Nobel Prize). In 2013, he was named CNN's Hero of the Year. Chad is also the author of From the Bottom Up: One Man's Crusade to Clean America's Rivers. Learn more about Chad
Black Hawk College Foundation hosts a Scholarship Recognition Banquet annually in the fall to recognize the generosity of its scholarship benefactors and award recipients.
View photos from our 2022 Scholarship Recognition Banquet.
We invite scholarship creators to speak each year about their decision to establish a scholarship fund and the impact of their generosity on the students attending the Quad-Cities Campus. The award recipients are also invited to share their future plans and how the scholarship has enhanced their lives.
Learn how you can support Black Hawk College students or become a scholarship recipient.
The Black Hawk College Hall of Fame promotes pride in the College and its students. Inductees are chosen based on outstanding success and distinction in their chosen field and humanitarian service.
Our Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes alums for their outstanding achievements. You are invited to share a Black Hawk College alum story to be considered for the BHC Alumni Hall of Fame.
BHC Hall of Fame honorees possess one or more of the following achievements: Outstanding distinction and success in their chosen professional career; Humanitarian service proven beneficial to society; Completed at least 30 college credit hours at Black Hawk College. Learn more
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