Event details and schedule
WHEN:
Race will start at 8:45pm on Friday, 8/14/26. Packet pick-up will be prior to the race starting at 8pm. Registrations the day of the event must be completed by 8:30pm. Race will be canceled if inclement weather; as this is a fundraising event no refunds will be offered.
WHERE:
Race will begin and end at the gazebo behind City Hall, 170 Main Ave South. Parking may be limited due to activities on Main Street, so please plan ahead. Restrooms will be available on site. Chip timing for 5K event courtesy of Wayzata timing and sponsored by the Sanger Legacy Fund.
SHIRTS/MEDALS:
Shirts will be given to all pre-registered entries. If you register after July 26, 2026, shirts may not be available. Medals/prizes will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each age group.
Questions - call or text Jen Weiland at 641-425-7441
A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines swimming and running. The TRI Clear Lake Splash & Dash is a participatory event for kids ages 7-15 with an emphasis on creating a fun family weekend of multisport and fitness. As an official part of the USA Triathlon Youth Aquathlon Series. Every participant will receive a finisher medal, Parents are encouraged to cheer on their kids as they move through the course and finish under the same arch as the adult racers. The race will be held Friday, August 28th at 6:30pm. Athletes will be staged by age with the oldest going off first.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The kids will start the swim at City Beach and swim North along the shore until they reach the swim exit. 7-10 year old's will swim 100 meters 11-15 year old's will swim out a little deeper and complete a 200 meter swim exiting in the same location as the younger kids. Both courses will have numerous lifeguards in the water and safety personnel on site ensuring a safe and fun swim.
As the swimmers exit, they will enter the transition area where they can change into their running shoes and hit the road. The 7-10 year old's will complete a 1k lap around City Park, kids 11-15 will complete a 2k run down North Lakeview Dr, turn around and come back to 1st Ave. N. and continue East and run around the top portion of City Park to finish line. Volunteers will be on site to ensure runners are going the correct direction. There will be one aid station as the runners exit transition with water and sports drink. All athletes will receive a finisher medal & a TRI Clear Visor at the finish line! Refreshments will also be provided.
PACKET PICK-UP/TRANSITION
Kids can pick up their race packet at the Lakeview Room in City Park. Body marking will done when the kids receive their packet. The transition area will be divided into two sections, one half for kids 7-10 and one half for kids 11-15. Kids will be free to choose their own spot. Packet pick-up will begin at 3pm on Friday.
EVENT TIMELINE
Friday, August 28th – Clear Lake, IA
3:00-6:00pm : Packet pick-up at Lakeview Room in City Park
5:30pm : Transition opens (transition will be divided into two areas, Juniors and Seniors. Transition spots will be first come first serve)
6:15pm : Pre-race briefing at start location on the beach
6:30pm : Senior division, 11-15, starts (athletes will line up and enter the water in pairs every 3 seconds)
6:40pm : Junior division , 7-10, starts (this time is an approximation based on numbers. Athletes will enter the water in pairs every 3 seconds)
7-10 YEAR OLDS – JUNIORS
100-meter swim | 1-kilometer run
11-15 YEAR OLDS – SENIORS
200-meter swim | 2-kilometer run
📣 Exciting News! The TRI Clear Lake Triathlon is moving to August 29th! You asked, and we listened — same great race, just warmer water and plenty of summer sunshine. Plus, you’ll have all summer to train and get in the lake for some open-water swim practice. Get ready for an incredible day of racing, community, and fun at the lake! 🌊🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️
TRI Clear Lake has been named the state championship race, once again, by USA Triathlon for 2026. This is a testament to our TRI Clear Lake committee and Clear Lake as a whole. Our committee is dedicated to putting on one of the BEST and most professionally produced races in the Midwest, and our community shows up to support it. Here's to 2026! Now, it's time to take the plunge and sign up to TRY TRI Clear Lake.
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 10th Annual TRI Clear Lake Triathlon sanctioned by USA Triathlon on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The scenic course will commence at City Beach; 500M for Sprint and 1,500M for Olympic, the flat & fast 1 or 2-loop bike course (Sprint: 12.5 Miles • Olympic: 25 Miles) guides athletes out and back along South Shore Drive. The race is capped off with a 3.1 or 6.2 mile run on North Shore drive along beautiful Clear Lake and back to 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!
Raise your pinky, it’s time to raise a toast to with a Champagne 5K run/walk! Kick off your Harvest Festival day with this fun morning run along South Shore, cross a finish line of tiny bubbles, and sip on some bubbly. Registration includes a Champagne 5K t-shirt and complimentary champagne at the turnaround and finish line.
Registered Runners may pick up their race packet Wednesday-Friday prior to the race at the Chamber office from 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-8:45am at the Lakeview Room in City Park.
*Register by September 7th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
**Please note, the Champagne 5K is open to runners of all ages, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the bubbly. Under 21 will receive a bottle of sports drink.
Registration is 8am at the Lakeview Room in City Park. Fun run begins at 9am. Route will begin at the Yacht Club on Main Ave & S. Shore and go along South Shore Drive with turnaround at the Eastridge Condos at 2351 S. Lakeview Drive, just past the "Y"!
Prizes will be awarded for top 3 finishers (female, male, and youth) plus best individual costume, best group costume, and best pet costume!