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Distances:

• Olympic: 1,500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run
• Sprint: 0.5 mi swim, 15.8 mi bike, and 3 mi run

Website: http://www.peregrinecharities.org/tri

Contact: info@peregrinecharities.org

Swim: Wave starts begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp. The 1.5K course is a triangular shaped swim from Pleasant Creek State Park swimming beach. Buoys will be to the right. Boats and safety personnel will be on the lake at all times. Time-Trial swim start format. Elite athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at 7:30 a.m. All other athletes will start in a Time-Trial format (one person will start every 3 seconds by crossing over the chip timing mat on the beach before entering the water).

Bike: Our challenging 40K bike course will take you through Iowa’s scenic countryside. The course will be marked with arrows, caution signs and mile markers every 5 miles. Course marshals will be located throughout the route. Major intersections will have law enforcement personnel. The course is open to vehicular traffic. There will be two bottle exchange stations along the course. The approximate locations are at mile 7 and 17.  Water in sports caps bottles will be available.

Run: The 10K run is an out and back course on a county road with small rolling hills. Little protection from the sun is provided on this course and it is open to vehicular traffic. Aid stations will be located at each mile along the course. Water, HEED (lemon lime flavor), Hammer Gel (mixed flavors), ice, fruit, cookies and pretzels will be available. Hammer Nutrition is the official energy drink and gel provider for the Pigman.

Website: http://www.pigmantri.com

Swim: Wave starts begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp. The 1.2 mile course is will be a triangular shaped swim from Pleasant Creek State Park swimming beach. Time-Trial swim start format.  Elite athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Bike: Our challenging 56 mile bike course will take you through Iowa’s scenic countryside.  Four bottle exchange stations will be located along the course.  Bottled water will be available at the first and last exchange. All other stops will have water and Heed in bottles.

Run: The 13.1 mile run is an out and back course on a country road with small rolling hills.  Little protection from the sun is provided on this course.  Aid stations will be located each mile along the course.  Water, Heed, ice, fruit, pretzels and cookies will be available.

Website: http://www.pigmantri.com

Results: Click here

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Website: http://www.peregrinecharities.org/tri/

Race Contact Email: info@peregrinecharities.org

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Distance: Swim 1,500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles

Description: The Lake Geode Challenge is an Olympic distance triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) that takes place in Southeast Iowa. The event begins with an out and back swim from the sandy beach of Lake Geode. Wet suits are allowed per USAT rules.

The challenging 40k bike course will take participants on a scenic loop outside Geode State Park. The course features flat roads, rolling hills and a long climb through a quiet, rural countryside. One water station is available along the course.

The race concludes with a 10k run on good asphalt and concrete roads in beautiful Geode State Park. The course includes rolling to challenging hills. Water stations are available approximately every three quarters of a mile.

Ice cold plunge baths available after race. $1,500 Purse to be awarded to top five male & female over all winners.  Additional cash awards for Masters, Teams, and Fastest Splits.  Unique geode awards are given away to age group place winners.  Door prizes are available for all participants.

Website: http://www.lakegeodechallenge.org

Contact: racedirector@lakegeodechallenge.com

Results: 2011, 2010

Where: Pleasant Creek State Park is located 12 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa. To reach the park: From I-380 take exit #24 (Blairs Ferry Road) and head west to Palo (approximately six miles), turn north on County road W36 and follow signs.  Closest airport to the park is the Eastern Iowa Airport.  It is located about 30 minutes from the race site.

Swim: Wave starts begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp. The .5K (500M) course is an out-and-back swim from Pleasant Creek State Park swimming beach. Boats and safety personnel will be on the lake at all times. Wet suits will be allowed as per USA Triathlon rules.

Bike: Our challenging 25K (15.5 mile) bike course will take you through Iowa’s scenic countryside.  All bikers must have an ANSI approved helmet to participate. Bikers without helmets will not be allowed on the course. No drafting allowed; marshals will patrol the entire course.

Run: The 5K (3.1 mile) run includes several small, rolling hills and is totally within the confines of the park on paved roads.

Details: Time-Trial swim start format.  Elite athletes and teams will start in waves beginning at 7:30 a.m.  All other athletes will start in a Time-Trial format.

Website: Click here for more information

Results: Click here for past year’s results

Distance: Winner Determined by Total Distance Traveled

• 10 Min. Swim
• 20 Min. Bike
• 15 Min. Run

Website: http://fortdodgetrisport.com

Distance:

• SWIM 7 MINUTES
• TRANSITION 1 7 MINUTES
• BIKE 18 MINUTES
• TRANSITION 2 2 MINUTES
• RUN 15 MINUTES

Description: WINNERS DETERMINED BY TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELED – TIES BROKEN BY BIKE DISTANCE THEN RUN DISTANCE

Registration: Download the entry form here

Website: http://www.ymca-ywca.org

Contact: denise.case@ymca-ywca.org

Distances:  ½ mi (or 900 yard) swim; 10 miles Keiser M3 Indoor cycle – resistance level 8; 2 ½ mi run indoor track. Team or individual categories.

Contact: Melanie

Registration: Download the registration form here: Try Melon Tri Registration Form 2012

Distance: 5K

Description: Join the fun at Iowa Falls’ first every Winter Rec Fest Triathlon.  Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and running will complete a 5K flat course.  Registration, transitions, and finish will all take place at the Empress Boat Club.  Snowshoeing and skiing courses will be on the scenic Iowa River, running course will follow River Road out to Weaver’s Cove and back.  Cost $20 plus equipment rental if needed.  Teams and individuals welcome.  Part of the first ever Winter Rec Festival with activities for the whole family!

Contact: astack2583@hotmail.com