Black Squirrel Triathlon
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Black Squirrel Triathlon
The Black Squirrel Triathlon takes place on May 17, 2026 at Lake Manawa Beach in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The venue uses a flat and fast course that starts and ends at the beach. The swim course is a clockwise route straight out from the beach and back. The bike course is two complete clockwise loops around the lake. The run course leaves the transition area and follows parts of the paved trail and adjacent streets.
Event options include individual and team formats and a stand alone open water swim. Relay teams may have two or three members and compete as all men, all women, or mixed teams. The aquabike option requires completion of the swim and bike only; participants must rack their bike, exit the transition area at the run out side, and cross the finish line to complete the race. The open water swim is 750 meters; shirts are not included but are available as an add-on.
All participants registered by April 12 will receive a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top 3 overall males and females ages 15 and above, the top 3 in each five year age group for males and females, top 3 relay teams, and top overall aquabike male and female.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 25.75K Sprint triathlon distance.
- 25.75K Relay team triathlon distance.
- 5.75K SwimRun / Aquathon distance.
- 20.725K Aquabike distance.
- 750m Open water swim.
