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

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

Friday, September 16th, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Bent River Brewery - go to patio behind restaurant
1413 5th Avenue
Moline, IL

T-shirts subject to availability for late registrants (after Sep 9). Upgrade to a Dri-Weave Tech shirt for an additional $5.

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 must provide your own equipment (bike, helmets, paddles, life jackets, canoe).

Canoes & kayaks rent for $30 each and include paddle and life preserver.

Please call River Action @ 563.322.2969 for availability.

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