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Black Squirrel Triathlon

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Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 17 May, 2026

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sell $79.00 – $150.00

About the Event

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 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.

Races Offered

Black Squirrel Sprint Triathlon Individual

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 25.75K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$79.00

Black Squirrel Triathlon Aquabike Individual

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 20.725K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$79.00

Black Squirrel Triathlon Relay Team

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 25.75K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$150.00

Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/Aquathon

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.75K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$79.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Council Bluffs.

thermostat Temperature

12.1° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.6° / 21.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 17m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

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air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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63.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:03

nightlight Sunset

20:34

About Council Bluffs

Learn more about the host city, 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."