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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA

Date
June 27, 2026
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
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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

JUNIOR: 6-8 years old on December 31, 20268 AMRegister →
INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 years old on December 31, 20268 AMRegister →
SENIOR: 12-15 years old on December 31, 20268 AMRegister →
LEGENDS: Open To All RipRoar Alumni8 AMRegister →
Parent/Kid RipRoar Relay (Parent Registration Form)8 AMRegister →
Kid/Kid RipRoar Relay (Both MUST have raced in an earlier race)8 AMRegister →

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.

Sunrise 5:43 AMSunset 8:54 PMDaylight 15h 11m

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

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

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.

19

Days to train

Race
RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA
Date
June 27, 2026

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.

Read the Guide

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

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