RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 2100 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
- Distance
- JUNIOR: 6-8 years old on December 31, 2026 · INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 years old on December 31, 2026 · SENIOR: 12-15 years old on December 31, 2026 & more
From the Organizer
The 2026 RipRoar Des Moines Youth Triathlon features our standard junior, intermediate and senior division races as well as the annual legends division. Athletes aged 6-15 as of December 31, 2025 as well as all RipRoar Alumni are welcome to the starting line. The RipRoar Des Moines event will be held downtown Des Moines at Gray's Lake Park, one of the most storied venues in all of triathlon.
The RipRoar Youth Triathlon Series has received numerous awards and nominations for its work empowering and teaching youth life lessons through endurance athletics.
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ankeny, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 2100 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA?
- RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA is a triathlon race held in Des Moines, Iowa on June 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more triathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa at 2100 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA
Jun 27, 2026