Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Rock Island, IL at Lake Potter in Sunset Park
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Empire Park Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
11 mile paddle from Empire Park in Hampton to Sunset Park in Rock Island. Lock through or portage required. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Empire Park Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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Leach Park Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
6.5 mile paddle from Leach Park in Bettendorf to Sunset Park in Rock Island. Lock through required. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Leach Park Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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Bass Street YMCA Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
6.5 mile paddle from the Bass Street YMCA in Moline to Sunset Park in Rock Island. Portage required over Sylvan Island. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Bass Street YMCA Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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10-Mile Dam to Dam Kayak Race
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
10 mile race from Lock and Dam 14 to Lock and Dam 15 on the Mississippi River. Racers will launch from Illiniwek Forest Preserve and finish at the Lake Davenport Sailing Club. All registration prices are per person, not per boat. There is an additional $20 race fee.
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Register for 10-Mile Dam to Dam Kayak Race$65.55
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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Lindsay Park Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
5 mile paddle from Lindsay Park Yacht Club in Davenport to Sunset Park in Rock Island. Lock through required. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Lindsay Park Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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Marquette Street Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
2 mile paddle from Marquette Street Landing in Davenport to Sunset Park in Rock Island. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Marquette Street Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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Credit Island Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
Half mile paddle across the Mississippi River from Credit Island in Davenport to Sunset Park in Rock Island. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Credit Island Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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Lake Potter Launch
Price changes in 8 days 19 hours-
Launch directly into Lake Potter at Sunset Park in Rock Island. All registration prices are per person, not per boat.
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Register for Lake Potter Launch$44.35
$40.00 Registration + Fees
Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 12
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River Action Floatzilla 2026 & Dam to Dam Kayak Race
Go to www.floatzillaqc.org for details about launch sites, floats, and other activities. Canoe and kayak rentals can be found at www.riveraction.org/floatzilla/rentals
10-Mile Dam to Dam Kayak Race & Navarro Canoe Co. Quad Cities Cup!
10-Mile Dam to Dam Kayak Race & Navarro Canoe Co. Quad Cities Cup!
Kayak race begins at 9:30am at the Illiniwek Forest Preserve Boat Ramp in Hampton, IL.
Navarro Canoe Co. Quad Cities Cup race begins at 9:40am at the Illiniwek Forest Preserve Boat Ramp in Hampton, IL.
Race starts just downstream from Lock and Dam No. 14 (Illiniwek Forest Preserve Boat Ramp-Hampton, IL) and finishes just upstream from Lock and Dam No. 15. (Davenport Sailing Club area) on the Mississippi River.
Racers may continue downstream to join the rest of the Floatzilla participants or head back upstream to exit to their vehicles at Leach Park -Bettendorf, IA.
Kayak racers do NOT have to lock through Lock and Dam No. 15 or Lock and Dam No. 14..
Additional $20 entry fee for all racers.
We strongly encourage racers to continue on downstream to join the Floatzilla event and participate with the rest of the paddlers for the group photo at 1:30pm and world record attempt at Potter Lake - Rock Island, IL.
Registration Includes
One Floatzilla t-shirt, commemorative boat sticker, registration wrist band, free parking, and use of the shuttle bus.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pick-Up:
August 14 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Credit Island Lodge, 2200 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802
Late Pick-Up:
August 15 - Available at all Launch Sites
7:00 - 8:30 AM at Empire Park
7:00 - 11:00 AM at Bass Street YMCA
7:00 - 11:00 AM at Leach Park
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Lindsay Park Yacht Club
9:00 - 11:30 AM at Marquette Street
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Lake Potter or Credit Island
Directions
The Quad Cities are easily accessed where I-80 and I-74 cross the Mississippi River.
Go to www.floatzillaqc.org for detailed directions.
Additional Information
- You must provide your own equipment.
- A limited supply of canoe and kayak rentals are available from regional outfitters; visit www.riveraction.org/floatzillaoutfitters for more information.
- If you have an extra boat you are willing to loan, please call River Action at 563-322-2969 or email raprograms@riveraction.org
- Details including local maps, are available at www.floatzillaqc.org
- Launch sites are based on the paddler's skill level.
- There will be no refunds for registrations. However, if you'd like to change the registered participant contact River Action at 563-322-2969.
Contact information
- Event contact
- River Action Staff
- Phone
- 563-322-2969
- Website
- Visit website
