YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
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YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon
The YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon is a women-centered triathlon that combines timed swim, bike and run segments with two transitions. The 2027 race date is Aug. 8, 2027, and the event takes place at Lake Nokomis Main Beach, 5001 Lake Nokomis Parkway W, Minneapolis, MN.
The event offers two distance options:
- Sprint: 500 yard swim, 15.5 mile bike, 5 kilometer run/walk (ages 14+)
- Super Sprint: 200 yard swim, 7.3 mile bike, 1 mile run/walk (ages 11+)
Participants may enter as individuals, two-person teams, relays, buddy groups, or VIP racers. Registration opens at midnight on Aug. 9 and follows a published price schedule. Registration is non-refundable; transfers or changes are allowed until June 30, 2027. Race Roster offers a Refund Protection Program.
The event provides training and preparation resources, including free and paid support classes, open water swim clinics, a free training plan, and novice swim support such as complimentary swim caps and noodle swimmers. The course has been designated Paratriathlon Friendly in the past and adaptive athletes are welcomed; participants are asked to coordinate accommodations with race management.
The triathlon centers women and people who identify with womanhood and includes nonbinary participants under its Identity Affirming Policy. The race typically draws over 1,000 participants and aims to operate with low waste, diverting about 92% of waste to compost and recycling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
