Online Registration Closes Thursday, September 11th at 11:59pm.

Late Registration: You may still register on September 12th by calling River Action at (563) 322 - 2969 or stop by our office located at 822 E River Drive Davenport, IA from 8:30am - 4pm. You may also register at Packet Pickup Friday and at the race location Saturday morning.

Late registration fee is $20 and T-shirt not guaranteed. 

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 I-74 Bridge
* Detailed maps can be found at riveraction.org/tamingroute

Packet pickup is from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Active Endeavors.

Address:
3950 Elmore Ave Davenport, IA.

Online Registration Closes Thursday, September 11th at 11:59pm. 

Late Registration: You may still register on September 12th by calling River Action at (563) 322 - 2969 or stop by our office located at 822 E River Drive Davenport, IA from 8:30am - 4pm. You may also register at Packet Pickup Friday and at the race location Saturday morning. 

Late registration fee is $20 and T-shirt not guaranteed. 

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 September 4th and September 11th from 5:30-7:00 PM. Meet at the Bass Street YMCA - 1701 1st. Ave. Moline, IL. These are FREE events!

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: Quad Cities Kayak River Adventures at 309-850-1306.

Other outfitters include:

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 or call the office at (563) 322 - 2969 for fastest response!