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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun May 17, 2026

Council Bluffs, IA 51501 US Directions

Saturday

Saturday Packet Pick Up Volunteer

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May 16, 2026

10:00 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:30 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Assist with distributing race packets and shirts to participants

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Saturday Set up volunteer

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May 17, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

1:00 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist with outdoor course and transition area set up- some lifting required

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Race Day Volunteers

Race Day Volunteer- Water Stop (run course)

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Set up water stop and distribute water to participants. Clean-up and tear down when finished. This is good for a group/family to volunteer together.

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Race Day volunteer- Finish Line

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist with handing out medals and water to finishers.

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Race day volunteer- Transition area

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Assist athletes in the transition area- manage athletes only area and bike mount/dismount line.

Race Day volunteer- Parking manager

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May 17, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Direct participant and spectator parking, including directing the exit during the race.

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA.

Race Day volunteer- Registration/ Food Station

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May 17, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Assist with race day registration tasks, then change to food distribution for finishers.

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Race Day Volunteer- Water/Swim Support

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Assist with water support during the swim- some kayaks provided. Good for experienced kayakers who can bring their own. Non-kayak positions available at water's edge.

Location

Lake Manawa. Council Bluffs, IA

Lifeguard

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

This is a paid position. Must have lifeguard certificate

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Race Day Volunteer

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

General race day help- fill in gaps of other volunteer positions

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA

Race Day Tear Down/Clean Up

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May 17, 2026

10:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist with tearing down event equipment, loading trucks and cleaning-up the area

Location

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs IA