Black Squirrel Triathlon
- Date
- May 23, 2027
- Distance
- Sprint Triathlon Individual · Triathlon Relay Team · Swim-Run (Aquathon) & more
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, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Council Bluffs, IA
Population
62,564
as of 2023
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Black Squirrel Triathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
349
Days to train
- Race
- Black Squirrel Triathlon
- Date
- May 23, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Black Squirrel Triathlon?
- Black Squirrel Triathlon is a triathlon race held in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 23, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Black Squirrel Triathlon?
- Sunday, May 23, 2027 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at Lake Manawa Beach, Council Bluffs, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Black Squirrel Triathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Black Squirrel Triathlon
May 23, 2027