Black Squirrel Triathlon

06/02/2026

This should be a great event. Closed bike course, sprint and olympic options in the middle of Des Moines

05/25/2026

Here's the next race in the Iowa Championship Triathlon and Open Water Swim Series

Today Is Your Last Chance
Today is the day! Pigman Tri prices increase tonight, so if you've been waiting to register — now is the time.

Don't let a few extra dollars stand between you and one of Iowa's most beloved triathlons. The swim, bike, run, and post-race glory are all waiting for you.

Lock in your current rate before midnight.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Palo/PigmanSprintTriathlon

Pigman Tri is part of both the Iowa Championship Triathlon Race Series and the Iowa Open Water Championship Series, a statewide series featuring 12 races all summer long.

Looking to race more than once? We put on five events in the series — Black Squirrel, Pigman, Ames, Omaha, and Des Moines — and when you register for any three, you save 5% on each. Here's what's coming up:

Ames Triathlon — June 28
Omaha Triathlon — July 19
Des Moines Triathlon — August 2

05/22/2026

We had a great time at the Black Squirrel Triathlon and we hope you did too. Here's a highlight video from the race.

Don't forget about the Pigman Triathlon on June 14, The Ames Triathlon on June 28th, the Omaha Triathlon on July 19, and the Des Moines Triathlon on August 2nd

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

If you enjoyed the Black Squirrel Triathlon you should put this one on your calendar. The Pigman Triathlon is the oldest triathlon in the state of Iowa and takes place on June 14 in Palo Iowa. It is part of the Iowa Championship Triathlon and Open Water Swim Series.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Palo/PigmanSprintTriathlon

05/16/2026

Water temperature is currently 72 degrees!