Black Squirrel Triathlon
Sun, May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Lake Manawa Beach, 1101 S Shore Dr,, 51501
- Type
- TRIATHLON
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At a glance
A welcoming triathlon on a flat, fast course at Lake Manawa, perfect for all abilities with competitive awards and a finisher medal.
- Competitive
CompetitiveThe Black Squirrel Triathlon offers a welcoming experience for participants of various ages and abilities on a flat and fast course around Lake Manawa. Starting and finishing at Lake Manawa Beach, this event features a clear swim course, a two-loop bike course, and a run along paved trails and adjacent streets. It's a great opportunity to challenge yourself and earn a finisher medal. Awards are presented to top overall and age group finishers, as well as relay teams.
What to expect
- Enjoy a straightforward swim course directly out from Lake Manawa Beach and back.
- Cycle two clockwise loops around the lake on a flat, fast course.
- Run along paved trails and local streets after exiting transition.
- All registered participants receive a finisher medal.
Standout details
- Flat and fast course
- Finisher medal for all participants
- Awards for top overall and age groups
- Relay team awards
Perks & features
- Awards
- Medal
Awards
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 750m
Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 8:12 AM CST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5.75K
Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $84.74
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 17, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- 20.725K
Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $84.74
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
+ 2 more optionsHide
- 25.75K
Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $84.74
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 25.75K
Sun, May 17, 8:00 AM CDT · From $160.00
Opens Dec 22, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortRolling road course
- Rolling area
The course
- Road
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Black Squirrel is a great race for any age and ability on a flat and fast course on Lake Manawa. The race starts and ends at Lake Manawa Beach. The Swim course is a clockwise course straight out from the beach and back. The Bike Course consists of two complete clockwise loops of the lake. The Run Course exits the transition area and uses portions of the paved trail and adjacent streets. All participants registered by April 12th will receive a finisher medal! Awards for the Top 3 overall males and females ages 15 and above. Top 3 individuals in each 5 year Age Group on both male and females. Awards also for the top 3 relay teams. Top overall award for Aquabike male and female.
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