YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
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YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
The 18th Annual YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon takes place on August 8, 2027 at Lake Nokomis, 5001 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN. The event combines an open-water swim, a road bike course, and a run around Lake Nokomis.
The race is open to girls ages 11 and older, women, and non-binary people who identify with womanhood. The course is described as para-friendly for adaptive athletes. Athletes ages 11 and older are eligible for the SuperSprint distance, and athletes 14 and older may enter the Sprint distance.
Distances
- SuperSprint: 200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike, 1-mile run
- Sprint: 500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike, 5K run
The event includes a training program and a series of classes and indoor sessions earlier in the year. Scholarships are offered; applications open January 1 and are due by March 1. Registration categories include individual, relay, Buddy Groups, Family Teams, Century Teams, and a Champion registration tier that includes enhanced race-day services and hospitality options.
Proceeds support production costs and the YWCA Minneapolis mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. The event lists 514 current participants and references producing a race for up to 1,500 participants. Race weekend features a pre-race party, packet pick up and expo, multiple start waves, awards, and a post-race gratitude ceremony. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
