Tri for a Cause

January 26, 2025

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A family smiling after completing the triathlon.

Tri for a Cause

January 26, 2025

Looking to stay active this winter? Want to try something new? Do you believe in supporting our future leaders? If the answer is YES, then Tri for a Cause is for you! Challenge yourself or your family to complete a swim, bike and run, while supporting the financial assistance fund of Girls on the Run. Just like our program, this tri is for EVERYONE! From the most competitive athlete to the very beginner, all are welcome to compete against themselves in this fun and inspiring event!

Time

Choose your heat start time during registration. Heats begin every 20 mintures between 6 AM to 9 AM.

Location

Walnut Creek YMCA
948 73rd Street
West Des Moines

Price

Individual: $30
Team: $15 per team member
Family: 20% discount for 3 or more family members

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Distance

13 & Over 
400 yard swim
7 mile spin bike
2 mile treadmill run

12 & Under
200 yard swim
3.5 mile spin bike
1 mile treadmill run 

Categories

Individual Registration: As an individual you will be completing all three legs of the triathlon (swim, bike, run). This is also the option to choose if multiple members of your family will be participating in the event individually. A 20% discount will be given to families with 3 or more registered participants. Discount availabe during registration process. 

 

Team Registration: Teams consist of 2-3 members and dividing the legs between the participants. Example: with a team of 3, one member will swim, one will bike and one will run. With a team of 2, one member will do one leg of the triathlon, while the other team member will complete the other two. 

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Formerly Known as Ice Breaker Tri

Formerly Known as Ice Breaker Tri

Past Results

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