River Action's - Taming of the Slough - Mississippi River Adventure Race

Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at 8:00 AM.
At the QCRA Boathouse
17th Street at the Mississippi River
Moline, IL

River Action, Inc.
Fostering the environmental, economic and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River and its riverfront in the Quad Cities Region.

Friday, September 18th, 2009 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Bass St. Chop House - go to patio behind restaurant
1601 River Dr. #100
Moline, IL

T-shirts subject to availability for late registrants [after Sep 12].

After picking up your packet head down to the bike course at Sylvan Island. F.O.R.C. will be setting up the course and you can ride a few laps before Saturday's race.

~ All Transitions take place near the QCRA Boathouse.
~ The Boat (Kayak or Canoe) is a 2-mile loop in Sylvan Slough, the backwaters of the Mississippi River.
~ The Bike is a short ride to Sylvan Island for a challenging mountain bike course returning to QCRA (8-miles total).
~ The Run is a 2-mile run & off-road hill climb from Bass St. Landing through downtown Moline to Velie Park and back to QCRA for finish.

~ You can do the race individually or as a team.
~ Important Note: You must provide your own equipment (bike, helmets, paddles, life jackets, canoe).

~ Please call River Action @ 563.322.2969 for availability.
~ Canoes & kayaks rent for $30 each and include paddle and life preserver.

2-Person Team:
Consists of 2 members (start in canoe or kayak) who do all legs of the race.
Finish time is the average of both members' times.

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.

Jeff Cornelius

email: jcornelius@riveraction.org
ph: 563.322.2969
web: www.riveraction.org