TRI Clear Lake

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 7th Annual TRI Clear Lake Triathlon sanctioned by USA Triathlon on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The scenic course will commence at City Beach; the flat & fast 1 or 2-loop bike course 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.

New in 2023 TRI Clear Lake Triathlon was selected for the USA Triathlon State Championship race for Iowa!!

State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race. 

High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2023.)  

Any state championship that occurs after June 1, 2023 will qualify for BOTH 2023 AND 2024 USA Triathlon Nationals. The qualification criteria for 2024 Age Group Nationals is subject to change from what it is for 2023. Review the full 2023 qualification criteria for age group races at USA Triathlon Nationals.

Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that state's championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any state championship.

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!