Siouxperman Triathlon

Overall score 3.3Good
Thin evidence2 sources#153 of 255 sprint triathlons

Sioux Center, United States · 0.27 / 25 / 5 km

Race day Sat 1 May 2027

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Course: 0.3 km (0.2 mi) swim, 25 km (15.5 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run. Advertised 300 yd swim / 25 km bike / 5 km run (274 m / 15.5 mi / 3.1 mi). Route prose alternatively calls bike 15 mi (24.1 km); distance requires final-guide confirmation.

Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly4.0
PR potential
Fast3.5
Swim support
Good4.0
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Only two old participant sources are available. All 4

Held back by race (3.1) and conditions (3.1).

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Short pool swim with advertised lifeguards and lap counters.
  • Indoor swim and transition at one facility.

Watch out for

  • Only two old participant sources are available.
  • The 2011 report questions split timing and transition routing.
  • Organizer bike-distance descriptions differ; confirm the final route.
  • The FAQ still shows 2026 packet-pickup dates despite a 2027 race announcement.

Latest or next race

Sat 1 May 2027

Official race site(siouxperman.com, opens in a new tab)

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What racers say

Overall score 3.3 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Jami McGinness, quoted by Endurance Nation

    Raced 2012 · Endurance Nation participant roundup

    Tone: Positive

    McGinness describes a fun early-season sprint and a personal best. The short firsthand quotation provides an overall participant reaction, with little evidence about logistics or support. It appears in a coaching company’s promotional results roundup and concerns 2012.

    Read on endurancenation.us (Endurance Nation participant roundup, opens in a new tab)
  • Jeff Vanis

    Raced 2011 · Jeff Vanis race report

    Tone: Mixed

    Vanis enjoyed a strong performance on the pool swim, rolling bike course and paved trail run. He questioned the chip split allocation and described awkward transition turns. A passing truck produced an unsettling gust on the road. These details concern 2011; the report also discusses branded equipment and nutrition products.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Stay and travel

    Read on jvanis.blogspot.com (Jeff Vanis race report, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.9

    Two historical participants enjoyed completing the event; their accounts do not establish current service quality. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationAdequate3.4

    A 2011 finisher questioned timing splits and transition routing; present procedures may differ. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly4.0

    A short supervised pool swim and indoor transition reduce open-water demands, though outdoor riding still requires preparation. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeEasy4.1

    A 300 yd (274 m (899 ft)) pool swim is shorter than a standard sprint open-water swim. · Medium confidence

  • Swim experienceGreat3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Swim supportGood4.0

    The organizer lists lifeguards, assigned lanes and lap counters for the short pool swim. · Medium confidence

Good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresPartly closed3.0

    A 2011 racer encountered a passing truck; current closure arrangements are not established. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Bike flatnessMostly flat3.5

    Organizer and 2011 participant describe rolling roads, without a current measured climbing total. · Low confidence

  • Bike simplicityMostly simple3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsEasy3.8

    A historical finisher enjoyed the paved trail; current course details require the edition guide. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessMostly flat3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.7

    Swim and transition share one facility; the 2011 report describes awkward turns and timing uncertainty. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Few independent accounts describe this aspect of the current race. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 0.3 km (0.2 mi)

All Seasons Center pool

Start
Swimmers remain in assigned lanes
Laps
6 laps

Bike, 25 km (15.5 mi)

Paved roads

Laps
1 lap

Run, 5 km (3.1 mi)

Laps
1 lap
Surface
Paved recreation trail

Getting there and staying

Book
Swim and transition are at All Seasons Center. Confirm 2027 packet collection because the current FAQ still lists 2026 dates.

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Key facts

Location
Sioux Center, United States
Typical month
May
Distances
0.3 km (0.2 mi) swim, 25 km (15.5 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run

Sources

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