River Action's Taming of the Slough Mississippi River Adventure Triathlon -- September 13.
Saturday, September 13, 8 a.m.
Bass Street YMCA & Sylvan Boathouse, 1701 First Avenue, Moline IL
Outdoor adventurers are again invited to paddle, mountain bike, and run their way to the top in the eagerly anticipated, 20th Taming of the Slough Mississippi River Adventure Triathlon, the River Action-sponsored test of endurance set to take place on Saturday, September 13.
As in years past, Taming of the Slough is a challenging and rewarding competition for those passionate about boating, biking, and running, and will kick off at Moline's Bass Street YMCA & Sylvan Boathouse. At the event's start,. the route takes participants on a 2.5-mile paddle through the Sylvan Slough by kayak, canoe, or SUP. Then, it's on to two laps through Sylvan Island, one of the Quad Cities' best single-track mountain bike trails. And the day's event concluded with a two-mile run over the I-74 bridge, offering Taming of the Slough entrants a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and the Iowa and Illinois coastlines.
In addition to the Adventure Triathlon, River Action's Corporate Challenge will pit three-person relay teams from local businesses against each other for the Corporate Challenge Trophy. Teams can compete for bragging rights against other local businesses, and for whichever team wins, its name will be forever etched onto the trophy that can be kept until next year's event, when the Taming of the Slough title must be defended. The day's awarded categories also include: Individual for ages 18+; Youth Individual for ages 12-17; Masters Individual for ages 55 and up; Elite Individuals using racing kayaks; and two- and three-person teams.
Participants must provide their own equipment (bike, helmets, paddles, life jackets, kayak), with sites for kayak or canoe rental listed on River Action's Web site. Trophies are given to the first three finishers in each individual category, the first two finishers in each relay category, and the Corporate Challenge Winner. After the race will be a post-race party and awards ceremony with food and beverages provided.
For more information on the 20th Taming of the Slough Mississippi River Adventure Triathlon on September 13, call (563)322-2969 and visit RiverAction.org.
