Endure Ultra Triathlon - Big Creek State Park
About this race
Endure Ultra Triathlon will be racing at Big Creek State Park, Iowa!! Athletes come experience the fast flat course of beautiful Big Creek State Park just outside of the state capitol Des Moines in Polk City. Join us for an fast race through Big Creek State Park, where every step brings you closer to discovering what you can ENDURE. Join us for a chance to test your limits and immerse yourself in the ultra-triathlon community. Your limits will be tested, both physically and mentally, but the person you discover along the way is what allows you to endure even the unthinkable. Don’t let doubt keep you from achieving what you were set out to endure in life.
Race Weekend: June 6 to 13, 2027
Location: Big Creek State Park, Pol City, Iowa
Transition Area: The transition area is filled with the true meaning of the ultra triathlon community. Every athlete will have an area that they can set up as they wish. An athlete can bring or rent a tent for the transition area. If a tent is rented the athlete will also be provided with two chairs and a table. Transition will also include the timing mat, a charging station, bike mechanic area and the finish line!
Athlete Briefing & Pre Race Dinner: Race weekend kick off with athlete briefing and pre-race dinner. Come meet the athletes, crew members, volunteers, staff and sponsors before the weekend kicks off.
Awards Banquet: Join us for a celebration of the weekend.
Sanctioning: Our races are proudly sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Quintuple Ultra Triathlon (Solo)
12 mile Swim (Open Water) 560 mile Bike 131 mile Run
Quintuple Ultra Triathlon (Team of 2)
12 mile Swim (Open Water) 560 mile Bike 131 mile Run
Quintuple Ultra Triathlon (Team of 3)
12 mile Swim (Open Water) 560 mile Bike 131 mile Run
1 x 5 Ultra Triathlon (Solo)
This event consists of completing 140.6 miles each day for 5 consecutive days. You will have to complete a 2.4 mile open water swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run daily within 24 hours. Start time is at the swim at 7am daily.
1 x 3 Ultra Triathlon (Solo)
This event consists of completing 140.6 miles each day for 3 consecutive days. You will have to complete a 2.4 mile open water swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run daily within 24 hours. Start time is at the swim at 7am daily.
Triple Ultra Triathlon (Solo)
7.2 mile swim (open water) 336 mile bike 78.6 mile run
Triple Ultra Triathlon Relay (Team of 2)
7.2 mile swim (open water) 336 mile bike 78.6 mile run
Triple Ultra Triathlon Relay (Team of 3)
7.2 mile swim (open water) 336 mile bike 78.6 mile run
Double Ultra Triathlon (Solo)
4.8 mile swim (open water) 224 mile bike 52.4 mile run
Double Ultra Triathlon Relay (Team of 2)
4.8 mile swim (open water) 224 mile bike 52.4 mile run
Double Ultra Triathlon Relay (Team of 3)
4.8 mile swim (open water) 224 mile bike 52.4 mile run
Single Ultra Triathlon (Solo)
2.4 mile swim (open water) 112 mile bike 26.2 mile run
Aquabike
Quintuple Aquavelo (Solo)
12 mile Swim (Open Water) 560 mile Bike
Triple Aquavelo (Solo)
7.2 mile swim (open water) 336 mile bike
Duathlon
Quintuple Duathlon (Solo)
560 mile Bike 131 mile Run
Triple Duathlon (Solo)
336 mile bike 78.6 mile run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Polk City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 8:47 PM local time (CDT) in Polk City on June 7, 2027 — 15h 06m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Polk City events
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