YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon

YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon

Join us in celebrating the strength of all women at the 2026 YWCA Women’s Triathlon. We welcome all women and non-binary people who identify with womanhood to challenge themselves to a swim, bike and run around Lake Nokomis. The event course is also para-friendly for adaptive athletes, and some scholarships are available for first-time athletes. All racers ages 11 and up are welcome to participate in the SuperSprint and ages 14+ in the Sprint categories.

Registration Fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Race Champion Experience

Support the mission of YWCA Minneapolis and get a VIP race experience! Benefits include:

• VIP service at packet pick up, chip pick up, and bag check.
• Option to check your own backpack or gear bag.
• Luxury trailer bathroom with running water and air conditioning.
• Option to bring your bike on Saturday and store it in a secure trailer.
• Free race day packet pick up (normally $25).
• Choose your own start time.
• Post-race comfort with shower tents and camp chairs.

Courses and Distances

• Sprint Distance - Individual: 500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk.
• Sprint Distance - Century Team: Ages must add up to 100 or more.
• Sprint Distance - Buddy Group: 2 or more people racing together.
• Sprint Distance - Family Team of 2: For sisters, spouses, or mother-daughter.
• Sprint Distance - Relay: 2 or 3 members per team, one person per leg.
• Super Sprint Distance - Individual: 200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk.
• Super Sprint Distance - Buddy Group: 2 or more people racing together.

Race Schedule Highlights

• August 9, 2026: Race Day
• 5:45 AM: Chip pick up and Transition area opens
• 7:45 AM: Transition area closes
• 8:10 AM: Race starts!
• ~12:00 PM: Gratitude Ceremony, awards, and door prizes
• 1:00 PM: Event concludes

Important Information

• Registration opens August 10, 2025.
• No refunds, but options for insurance, transfers, or donations are available.
• Scholarship applications open January 1st and are due March 1st.
• Safety rules include mandatory bike helmets, no drafting, and no music/earbuds.