location_city Council Bluffs
location_on Iowa
flag United States
calendar_today 17 May, 2026
pool Water sports
language Official Website
RegisterThe 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 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 SwimRun/Aquathon. and Aqaubike male and female.
May 17, 2026
Distance — 25.75K
Type — Swimming
08:00
May 17, 2026
Distance — 20.725K
Type — Swimming
08:00
May 17, 2026
Distance — 25.75K
Type — Swimming
08:00
May 17, 2026
Distance — 5.75K
Type — Swimming
08:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Council Bluffs.
Council Bluffs is a city in Southwest Iowa, just across the Missouri River from Omaha. It is known for its casinos and ties to the transcontinental railroad. It is sometimes called "Iowa's Leading Edge."
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