Black Squirrel Triathlon
Council Bluffs, IA
Sun, May 23, 2027
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2027
Lake Manawa Beach, Council Bluffs IA
56–74°F · rain likely
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2026
51–73°F
dry
2025
47–66°F
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2024
55–77°F
dry
2023
59–82°F
dry
2022
51–64°F
dry
2021
64–81°F
dry
2020
58–78°F
rain
2019
46–70°F
dry
2018
66–87°F
dry
2017
48–59°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
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.
Course Details
- Swim Course: The Swim course is a clockwise course straight out from the beach and back.
- Bike Course: The Bike Course consists of two complete clockwise loops of the lake.
- Run Course: The Run Course exits the transition area and uses portions of the paved trail and adjacent streets.
Awards
- Finisher Medal: All participants registered by April 12th will receive a finisher medal!
- Top Overall Awards: Awards for the Top 3 overall males and females ages 15 and above.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 individuals in each 5 year Age Group on both male and females.
- Relay Teams: Awards also for the top 3 relay teams.
- Aquabike Awards: Top overall award for Aquabike male and female.
Event Details
Date: 2027-05-23
Location: Lake Manawa Beach, Council Bluffs, IA
For more information, visit the race's official page: Black Squirrel Triathlon.
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