YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
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YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon - Lake Nokomis, August 9, 2026
The YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon is a multisport event held at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. It is open to women and non-binary people who identify with womanhood and includes para-friendly options for adaptive athletes. The event lists 932 participants and supports fundraising for YWCA Minneapolis.
Distances offered:
- Super Sprint: 200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike, 1-mile run/walk
- Sprint: 500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike, 5K run/walk
Categories include individual, buddy groups, family teams, century teams, relays, and a Race Champion level that provides VIP race services. Some scholarships are available for first-time athletes; scholarship applications open January 1 and are due by March 1.
Race weekend includes a pre-race party, packet pick up and expo, transition area operations, age-group awards, and a gratitude ceremony. The competition follows the swim-bike-run sequence and awards both overall and age-group results, plus popular-vote spirit awards.
Safety and equipment rules are enforced: helmets must be fastened any time a competitor is on a bike, no earbuds or music are allowed, flotation devices are not permitted, and wetsuits are allowed only if water temperature is under 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Drafting and blocking rules apply on the bike, and discarded equipment or littering is prohibited.
Registration details note a base starting price of $105, registration opening August 10, 2025, optional refund protection through Race Roster, and transfers allowed until June 30, 2026. Fundraising progress shown is $182.44 raised toward a $20,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
