Des Moines Triathlon
Des Moines Triathlon is a triathlon, aquabike, duathlon, and swimming race on August 2, 2026 in Des Moines, IA, with entry fees from $50 to $205.
- Date
- August 2, 2026 (10 days to go)
- Location
- 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
- Price
- $50–$205
- Sports
- TriathlonAquabikeDuathlonSwimming
From the Organizer
Located in the heart of Des Moines, the beautiful Gray's Lake Park serves as the site for this event. Sandy beach start and a closed course for the bike make this a great event for athletes of all experience levels. We are offering both Sprint Distance and Olympic Distant triathlons along with Sprint Distance Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) and Sprint Distance Aquabike (Swim-Bike).
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
City Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Aquabike
A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
Coming Up
More Triathlon races near Des Moines, IA
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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA
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Timber Tri
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68 miles away
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Make it a Racecation
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Des Moines Triathlon
Aug 2, 2026