River Action’s 20th annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 13. This popular multi-sport event challenges participants with a paddle, mountain bike, and run course.
Early bird registration is available for $35 through Friday, Sept. 12. Interested participants can register now.
The race offers various entry options, including individual competition, 2-person teams, 3-person relay teams, and a Corporate Challenge.
The course begins with a 2.5-mile out-and-back paddle through the Sylvan Slough in Moline. Following the paddle, participants will mountain bike 7.5 miles, which includes two laps on Sylvan Island’s single-track trails. The race concludes with a 2-mile run over the I-74 bridge.
All transitions for the triathlon will occur at the Bass Street YMCA on the Moline riverfront.
