Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Moline, IL at Bass Street YMCA
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Elite Individuals
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
Participants using racing kayaks MUST register in the elite category
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Register for Elite Individuals$33.75
$30.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$39.05
$35.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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Masters Individual
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
For Ages 55+
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Register for Masters Individual$33.75
$30.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$39.05
$35.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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Individual
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
For Ages 18+
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Register for Individual$33.75
$30.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$39.05
$35.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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Youth Individual
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
For Ages 12-17
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Register for Youth Individual$23.15
$20.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$28.45
$25.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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2-Person Team Registration
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
For Ages 18+ (fees are per team - the team discount will apply at checkout)
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Register for 2-Person Team Registration$54.95
$50.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$65.55
$60.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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3-Person Team Registration
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
For Ages 18+ (fees are per team - the team discount will apply at checkout)
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Register for 3-Person Team Registration$70.85
$65.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$81.45
$75.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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Corporate Adventure Challenge (3-person team)
Price changes in 2 months 18 days-
For Ages 18+ (fees are per team - the team discount will apply at checkout)
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Register for Corporate Adventure Challenge (3-person team)$70.85
$65.00 + Processing Fees
Now registering Apr 5 – Aug 28 -
$81.45
$75.00 + Processing Fees
Aug 29 – Sep 10
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Race Details - Race will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026
Online Registration Closes Thursday, September 10th at 11:59pm.
Late Registration: You may still register on September 18th 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 Pick Up & Late Registration
Packet pickup is from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Active Endeavors.
Address:
3950 Elmore Ave Davenport, IA.
Online Registration Closes Thursday, September 10th at 11:59pm.
Late Registration: You may still register on September 11th 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.
Tune Up for Taming
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 10th and September 17th from 5:30-7:00 PM. Meet at the Bass Street YMCA - 1701 1st. Ave. Moline, IL. These are FREE events!
Equipment
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.
Canoe and Kayak rental is available
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.
Team Competition
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.
Contact information
- Event contact
- River Action Staff
- Phone
- 563-322-2969
- Website
- Visit website
