RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA 2026 — Des Moines, IA
Date
June 27, 2026
Location
Des Moines, IA
Venue
2100 Fleur Dr
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $55.00
Events
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, LEGENDS: Open To All RipRoar Alumni
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.
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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA 2026 — Des Moines, IA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Des Moines, IA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
