Black Squirrel Triathlon
Black Squirrel Triathlon is a triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, swimming, and swimrun race on May 23, 2027 in Council Bluffs, IA, with entry fees from $20 to $150.
- Date
- May 23, 2027 (304 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$150
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeDuathlonSwimmingSwimRun
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Omaha Eppley Airfield, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Council Bluffs, IA
Population
62,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
985 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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304
Days to train
- Race
- Black Squirrel Triathlon
- Date
- May 23, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Aquabike
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
SwimRun
A continuous race alternating open-water swimming and running across a series of segments. Distances, format, and legs vary by event.
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Black Squirrel Triathlon
May 23, 2027