Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Ames, Iowa
- Entry fee
- From $12 · goes up to $89 on Mar 29, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquabike (swim and bike) | AquabikeSwim 750 m · Bike 15.5 miOpen water swim | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $79$89 after Mar 29, 2027 | – |
| Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) | DuathlonRun 1.3 mi · Bike 15.5 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $79$89 after Mar 29, 2027 | – |
| Paratriathlon | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $79$89 after Mar 29, 2027 | – |
| Swim only 750 meters | Other | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $12$14 after Mar 29, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Individual | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 15.5 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $79$89 after Mar 29, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 15.5 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $150$175 after Mar 29, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $89 on Mar 29, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Aquabike (swim and bike) and Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) and Paratriathlon and Triathlon Individual: $79 until Mar 29, then $89 until May 3, then $99 until Jun 21, then $109 until Jun 26.
- Swim only 750 meters: $12 until Mar 29, then $14 until May 3, then $15 until Jun 21, then $20 until Jun 26.
- Triathlon Relay: $150 until Mar 29, then $175 until May 3, then $185 until Jun 21, then $195 until Jun 26.
Online registration closes Jun 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:39 AM, and the Aquabike (swim and bike) starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5205 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 5205 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Tech shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 27, 2027), 2026 (Jun 28, 2026), 2025 (Jun 22, 2025), 2024 (Jun 23, 2024), 2023 (Jun 25, 2023), 2022 (Jun 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike?
- Sunday, June 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $12 before processing fees, and rises to $89 on Mar 29, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 5205 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010.
From the organizers
The Ames Triathlon is perfect for people of all abilities. Swim, bike, and run in and around the beautiful Ada Hayden Lake.
Ames Triathlon is chip timed, paratriathlon friendly, and a member of the Heart of America Triathlon Series.