YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
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YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon
The YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon is an annual, women-focused triathlon that brings together participants for timed swim, bike and run stages with two transition areas. The 2026 race is scheduled for Aug. 9, 2026 at Lake Nokomis Main Beach in Minneapolis. Registration for 2026 is open and the race typically sells out in March or April.
Race results are recorded across six stages: swim, T1 (transition 1), bike, T2 (transition 2), run and the cumulative finish time. Two distances are offered:
- Sprint (14+): 500 yd swim, 15.5 mi bike, 5 km run/walk
- Super Sprint (11+): 200 yd swim, 7.3 mi bike, 1 mile run/walk
Participants may race individually, as a two-person team, a relay, in a buddy group or as a VIP racer; all registration changes are due by June 30. The event provides a range of training and support options, including a free training plan, clinics and open water swim guidance, plus novice swim caps and noodle swimmers during races. The event has welcomed adaptive athletes and has been designated Paratriathlon Friendly in the past.
Additional program elements include scholarship opportunities (application deadline March 14), volunteer leadership roles (volunteer captain application deadline Feb. 22), Century Teams for paired age totals over 100, a Friends and Family Finish Zone, and a low-waste "green" race program that diverts about 92% of waste. The 2025 event drew 1,074 participants and 13 relay teams, ages 11 to 83. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
