Races

Kick off the 2026 racing season with Clear Lake's Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K races on Saturday, April 18th. The Youth Mile will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K & 10K races will begin at 9 a.m. Youth Mile participants will make 3 loops around City Park, finishing by the seawall. The 5K & 10K races begin lakeside at the Main Avenue boat ramp. Runners will make one loop around City Park before heading out along South Shore Drive. Once runners reach the designated 5K or 10K turnaround, they'll head back toward City Park, turning left at Main Avenue to finish in front of the Lady of the Lake. For each race, prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female winners as well as the top male and top female winners from the following age categories: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. Sign up by March 20th to receive a shirt. Clear Lake Earth Day 5K & 10K races are presented by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and directed by T

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

📣 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 commenc

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 awa