YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
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Event details
The YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon takes place on August 9, 2026 at Lake Nokomis, 5001 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN. The event is open to women and non-binary people who identify with womanhood and is para-friendly for adaptive athletes. Scholarship applications for those who need financial help open January 1 and are due by March 1. Registration opens on August 10, 2025 and the event lists a starting price of $105. Transfers and most registration changes are allowed until June 30, 2026. The event has raised $127.48 toward a $20,000 fundraising goal and shows 658 participants registered.
Distances, categories and rules
Distances offered:
- Super Sprint: 200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike, 1-mile run/walk.
- Sprint: 500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike, 5 km run/walk.
Categories include individual, buddy group, family team of 2, relay (2 or 3 members), Century Team, and an elite or VIP Race Champion option that provides a VIP race experience and special race-weekend services. Relay legs are assigned by discipline: swim leg, bike leg, run leg.
Key race rules and safety facts: bike helmets must be worn and clipped any time on a bike; drafting is not allowed; no music or earbuds; life jackets and personal flotation devices are not permitted; wetsuits are allowed only if water temperature is under 84 degrees Fahrenheit. A white novice swim cap and volunteer noodle support are available. Bikes remain in transition until all racers have completed the second transition for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
