YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon
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YWCA Minneapolis Women's Triathlon (August 9, 2026)
The YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon is a swim-bike-run event at 5001 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN on August 9, 2026. It is open to women and non-binary people who identify with womanhood. The event course is para-friendly for adaptive athletes. Scholarship applications for first-time athletes will be available. Registration pricing starts at $105 and a Race Champion VIP option is offered at $550 with additional packet, bag, and hospitality services. The event lists 721 participants and a fundraising total of $127.48 toward a $20,000 goal.
Race format and rules
- Super Sprint: 200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike, 1-mile run
- Sprint: 500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike, 5K run
Other formats include relays, Buddy Groups, Family Teams, and Century Teams (team members' ages must add to 100 or more). Super Sprint is open to racers ages 11 and up; Sprint categories are open to ages 14 and up. Registration opens August 10, 2025, and registration changes or transfers are allowed until June 30, 2026. The event does not offer refunds; transfer options and refund protection are described in registration materials.
Safety rules include wearing a clipped bike helmet any time on the bike, no earbuds or headphones, no personal flotation devices, and no drafting - racers must keep three bike lengths between bicycles. Wetsuits are allowed only if water temperature is under 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
