River Action needs volunteers for Taming of the Slough
River Action needs volunteers to help with Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon, which combines paddling, mountain biking and running for an athletic challenge and an exciting race, a news release says.
Volunteers are needed for:
- Packet Pickup: 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15, Bent River, Moline
- Set up: 6:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16
- Race day packet pickup: Saturday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8 a.m.
- Launch/Return: 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, YMCA Rowing Club, foot of 17th Street
- Transition areas: 8-11 a.m.
- Security at YMCA: 10 a.m.-noon
- Run course marshals: 9-11:30 a.m.
- Post race party and awards: 10 a.m. until noon, Bass Street Landing
- Tear down at YMCA and Bass Street Landing, 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Background
The Taming of the Slough race takes place in the Sylvan Slough, on Sylvan Island, and on the I-74 bridge. Timing chip handoff must take place at the Bass Street YMCA. Paddle is 2.5 miles. Mountain biking is 7.5 miles. Run is 2 miles on riverfront bike trail and onto the bridge and back.
Race start is 8 a.m. at the Bass Street YMCA., foot of 17th Street, Moline.
To register, visit here.
To contact River Action, call 563-322-2969 or email riveraction@riveraction.org
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