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Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival

Davenport, Iowa
Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival official race logo - running event in Davenport, Iowa
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LOCATION:
Davenport, Iowa
DISTANCES:
3 Events: 200m, 200m, 200m

About Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival

What is a Dragon Boat Festival? 
This is an event where the community can come together to honor and celebrate those impacted by cancer in the Quad City Community or companies and organizations can use it as a team building opportunity.

Dragon Boating is easy to learn, extremely safe, and an activity where men and women compete side-by-side towards the same goal. Add the outdoors, the water, the visual spectacle of dragon boating and you get a perfect activity for friends and family, corporate team building, or a school outing.

Funds raised at this event stay locally to support the NO COST programs and services provided by Gilda’s Club Quad Cities. 

 

**Please have team captain information on hand. All event correspondence will go to them to relay to their team. The team captain will be responsible day of to manage their team throughout the Dragon Boat experience. Must have 6 females on each team. **

Interested in being a sponsor for this event? Please contact Lexi Bull, Development and Events Manager, by email at lexi@gildasclubqc.org or by phone (563) 949-2648.

Awards:
Awards will be given for the following:

  • Best team spirit
  • Best team tent
  • Most raised (teams)
  • Most raised (individual)
  • Fastest Overall Team
  • Team Trophy and Gold, Silver, Bronze Participant Medals for the top three teams.
  • More awards to come based on teams registered (i.e. Mayoral Cup, First Responders, Battle of the Banks, etc)
Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat FestivalWhat is a Dragon Boat Festival? This is an event where the community can come together to honor and celebrate those impacted by cancer in the Quad City Community or companies and organizations can use it as a team building opportunity. Dragon Boating is easy to learn, extremely safe, and an activity where men and women compete side-by-side towards the same goal. Add the outdoors, the water, the visual spectacle of dragon boating and you get a perfect activity for friends and family, corporate team building, or a school outing. Funds raised at this event stay locally to support the NO COST programs and services provided by Gilda’s Club Quad Cities.    **Please have team captain information on hand. All event correspondence will go to them to relay to their team. The team captain will be responsible day of to manage their team throughout the Dragon Boat experience. Must have 6 females on each team. ** Interested in being a sponsor for this event? Please contact Lexi Bull, Development and Events Manager, by email at lexi@gildasclubqc.org or by phone (563) 949-2648. Awards:Awards will be given for the following: Best team spiritBest team tentMost raised (teams)Most raised (individual)Fastest Overall TeamTeam Trophy and Gold, Silver, Bronze Participant Medals for the top three teams.More awards to come based on teams registered (i.e. Mayoral Cup, First Responders, Battle of the Banks, etc)
Davenport, IA

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 3 race distances available for Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival in Davenport, IA. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Corporate Team

200m
Distance
200m
Start Time
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Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Corporate Team

How long is the Corporate Team?
The Corporate Team covers 200m.
What time does the Corporate Team start?
The Corporate Team starts at 8:00:00 AM.
Where is the Corporate Team located?
The Corporate Team takes place in Davenport, IA.

Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs

200m
Distance
200m
Start Time
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Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs

How long is the Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs?
The Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs covers 200m.
What time does the Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs start?
The Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs starts at 9:00:00 AM.
Where is the Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs located?
The Universities, High Schools, Nonprofits, and Competitive Clubs takes place in Davenport, IA.

Community Team

200m
Distance
200m
Start Time
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Davenport, IA
DavenportIA
Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Community Team

How long is the Community Team?
The Community Team covers 200m.
What time does the Community Team start?
The Community Team starts at 9:00:00 AM.
Where is the Community Team located?
The Community Team takes place in Davenport, IA.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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