Pigman Triathlon
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Pigman Triathlon and Multisport Events
The Pigman event at Pleasant Creek State Park in Palo, Iowa includes multiple multisport options held on the same day. Event types listed include triathlon, aquabike, duathlon and an open water swim only race. The venue address is 4530 McClintock Road, Pleasant Creek State Park, Palo, IA 52324.
Distances offered include:
- Sprint triathlon: 0.5 km swim, 25 km bike, 5 km run.
- Olympic triathlon: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run.
- Sprint aquabike: 0.5 km swim, 25 km bike.
- Olympic aquabike: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike.
- Open water swim only: 1500 m swim.
- Duathlon (sprint): 1 mile run, 15.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run.
- High school only sprint triathlon designated as the USAT Iowa State High School Championship.
Relay teams are welcome across applicable events; top male, female and coed teams will receive awards. Swim starts use a time-trial format for most athletes, with athletes starting one at a time by crossing the timing mat on the beach before entering the water; elite athletes and teams start in waves. The event uses chip timing for results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
