2020 TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - NEW DATE ::

Events

Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 500 Meters, Bike 12.4 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
Olympic Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, September 5, 2020
  • Start Time: 8AM
  • Entry Fee:Varies
  • Location:Clear Lake State Park
  • Address: 6490 South Shore Court
  • City/State/Zip:Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
  • Country: USA

_ The 2020 TRI Clear Lake Triathlon:

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 4th Annual TRI Clear Lake Triathlon sanctioned by USA Triathlon on September 5th (New 2020 Date). NEW FOR 2020 IS THE ADDITION OF AN OLYMPIC DISTANCE RACE!  The scenic course will commence at State Park Beach; the flat & fast 1 or 2-loop bike course guides athletes out and back along South Shore Drive through the prairie and windmills south of Clear Lake. The race is capped off with a 3.1 or 6.2 mile run on South Shore drive along beautiful Clear Lake heading north to the lakeside finish in City Park downtown.

This is the perfect race for beginners, or for experienced triathletes alike looking for a great tune-up race for Ironman 70.3 Des Moines!  Clear Lake a beautiful tourist destination conveniently located on I 35 2 hours North of Des Moines & 2 hours South of Minneapolis.  At the completion of the race, you will experience a high-energy lakefront finisher party, complete with music, food & beverages!

Course Information:

Sprint Swim

The swim distance is 500 meters. State Beach is a perfect fit for our swim course.  Athletes will enter the lake on the west end of the beach, and exit on the east end.  The tiered swim waves will be as follows: Males 39 & under: 8:00 am, Females 39 & under: 8:03 am, Males 40+: 8:06 am, Females 40+: 8:09 am, and Athena/Clydesdale: 8:12 am.  Athletes will exit on the east end and make their way to the transition area in front of the lodge.   * Final swim wave times subject to change.  Relay wave TBD

Sprint Bike 12.4 Miles

The bike distance is 12.4 miles. The route is flat and fast. It showcases scenic prairies, the lake, marshes and windmills. Law enforcement and volunteers will be staged at high traffic and caution areas. Athletes will head west out of State Park and make their way back to State Park riding by Lekwa Marsh on road B35. The course includes turns and will be open to public traffic.  Road and trail hazards will be identified, but caution is advised throughout the course.  ANSI-approved helmets are required of all participants.

Sprint Run 3.1 Miles

The run distance is 3.1 miles. The run boasts a scenic route on South Shore Drive while encountering some light rolling hills. Highlights on this route include running by the historic Lady of the Lake and the legendary Surf Ballroom. The race will finish at the downtown lakefront. There will be an aid station on the route.  Please note that the roads will be open to public vehicle traffic during the race.

Olympic Swim - 1500M

Olympic Bike - 25 Miles (2 loop course of sprint route)

Olympic Run - 6.2 Miles

Course Maps:
• Swim 
• Bike 
• Run 
 

Directions:

Clear Lake State Park Beach:
• 6490 S Shore Ct
• Clear Lake, IA
• 50428

Map & Directions

 

Other Info:

Previous Results:

2019 Results at: truetimeracing.com or USAT 
2018 Results at: USAT 
2017 Results at: truetimeracing.com 

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