TRI Clear Lake Triathlon Sprint, TRI Clear Lake Sprint Relay Team, TRI Clear Lake Olympic Triathlon, TRI Clear Lake Olympic Relay Team, PRO/Elite Race Olympic Distance
📣 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 Ol
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Clear Lake, IA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
