RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 255 81st St, West Des Moines, IA
- Distance
- JUNIOR: 6-8 as of December 31, 2026 · INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 as of December 31, 2026 · SENIOR: 12-15 as of December 31, 2026
From the Organizer
The RipRoar Youth Triathlon Series welcomes athletes ages 6-15 years old, as of December 31, 2026, of all backgrounds and abilities to complete a course of swimming, biking, and running at age-appropriate distances.
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Des Moines, IA
Population
69,893
as of 2023
Elevation
904 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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 | Valley View, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
33
Days to train
- Race
- RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 255 81st St, West 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 | Valley View?
- RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View is a triathlon race held in West Des Moines, Iowa on July 11, 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 | Valley View?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa at 255 81st St, West Des Moines, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View
Jul 11, 2026