Taming of the Slough is an adventure triathlon where racers paddle, mountain bike, and run in and along the Mississippi River and Sylvan Slough.

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 we have a post-race party and awards ceremony with food and beverage provided.

Taming of the Slough
* All categories can participate.
* Meet at Bass Street YMCA at 1701 1st Ave. Moline, IL 61265
* Check in at 7:30 AM
* Race Start at 8:00 AM
* Paddle 2.5 miles in Sylvan Slough
* Mountain Bike to Sylvan Island, make TWO LAPS on the island, and come back to the YMCA. 7.5 miles total, 5 miles off-road.
* Run on the Rock Island Arsenal Island. 2 miles.
* Detailed maps can be found at riveraction.org/tamingroute

Packet pickup is from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Bent River Brewing Company in downtown Moline.

Address:
1413 5th Ave, Moline, IL 61265.
We will be set up on the back patio.

Come practice the course at Tune Up for Taming! We open the Taming of the Slough paddle and mountain bike courses for racers or the general public to get out and try the course. Tune Ups will be held on September 5th, September12, and September 19 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Meet at the Bass Street YMCA - 1701 1st. Ave. Moline, IL.

All equipment must be provided by racer
* Bike helmets and PFDs required
* If you have a racing kayak, please register in the Elite Registration. This will affect your starting position, racing kayaks are not
required to use the Elite Registration.

Canoes & kayaks are available for rental through the following companies:

We have coordinated with a number of outfitters from the Midwest to rent canoes and kayaks for the event. If you need a kayak or canoe contact:

River Basin Canoe & Kayak at 319-752-1857
Paddle On! Outfitters Inc. at 815-762-4009
Lundeen's Landing at 309-885-4555
Arsenal Island Outdoor Recreation rental shop at 309-782-8630
Maquoketa River Rentals at 563-357-4489
Monticello River Rentals at 319-405-3697
Rebecca's Rock River Rentals at 309-502-8003

You MUST CALL AHEAD or contact the outfitter to reserve your rental PRIOR to the day of the event. We do NOT have canoes or kayaks available at launch locations on the day of the event.

3-Person Team:
Relay: Kayak, Bike, Run

Corporate Adventure Challenge (3-Person Team):
Relay: Kayak, Bike, Run. Traveling trophy to honor each year's winner. Corporate teams also eligible for team overall awards.

* Teams can compete as an all-men's team, an all-women's team, or a co-ed team.

For more information contact Chris True at ctrue@riveraction.org.