Black Squirrel Triathlon
Race Date
May 23, 2027
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, May 23, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt Technical High Quality
Start Location
Lake Manawa Beach, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 10 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Race Photos
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