Join us in celebrating the strength of all women at the 2025 YWCA Women’s Triathlon. We welcome all women and non-binary people who identify with womanhood to challenge themselves to a swim, bike and run around Lake Nokomis. The event course is also para-friendly for adaptive athletes, and some scholarships are available for first-time athletes. All racers ages 11 and up are welcome to participate in the SuperSprint and ages 14+ in the Sprint categories.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 747
Sprint Distance - Individual Champion Limited spots available
Support the mission of the YWCA and the Women's Triathlon. Get a VIP race experience!
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Register for Sprint Distance - Individual Champion$500.00
Race Champion
Aug 11 - Jun 30
Super Sprint Distance - Individual Champion Limited spots available
200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk. Support the mission of the YWCA and the Women's Triathlon. Get a VIP race experience!
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Register for Super Sprint Distance - Individual Champion$500.00
Race Champion
Aug 11 - Jun 30
Sprint Distance - Individual Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk
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$94.00Aug 11 – Aug 31
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$104.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Sprint Distance - Individual$114.00Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$124.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$134.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$144.00Mar 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Buddy Group Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk (price is per racer). Registrants in this group are assigned the same wave/start time and same transition rack. Buddy Groups can be 2 or more people.
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$94.00Aug 11 – Aug 31
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$104.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Sprint Distance - Buddy Group$114.00Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$124.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$134.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$144.00Mar 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Family Team of 2 Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk Join or create a 2 person team, sisters, spouses, or mother-daughter! This category is competitive. Each team's two finish times will be combined. The top three teams will be awarded. Price is for each individual . If your family is looking for a less competitive version please create a "Buddy Group".
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$94.00Aug 11 – Aug 31
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$104.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Sprint Distance - Family Team of 2$114.00Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$124.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$134.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$144.00Mar 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Relay Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
This price is for the entire relay. 2 or 3 members are allowed per team. The legs of the triathlon will be set up as: 500-yard swim: Leg 1 15.5-mile bike course: Leg 2 5K run/walk: Leg 3 One person per leg of the event. Which person does which leg is entirely up to you. The timing chip will be your baton and will be transferred from one team member to another in the transition area.
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$94.00Aug 11 – Aug 31
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$104.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Sprint Distance - Relay$114.00Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$124.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$134.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$144.00Mar 1 – Jun 30
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Super Sprint Distance - Individual Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk
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$94.00Aug 11 – Aug 31
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$104.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Super Sprint Distance - Individual$114.00Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$124.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$134.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$144.00Mar 1 – Jun 30
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Super Sprint Distance - Buddy Group Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
Choose a Buddy Group Team to race with or create your own! This category is meant for friends who want to race together for fun and support. Buddies are assigned the same wave start time and to the same transition rack. Individual racers are assigned based on age. Price is for one racer. Each athlete will complete: 200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk
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$94.00Aug 11 – Aug 31
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$104.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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Register for Super Sprint Distance - Buddy Group$114.00Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$124.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$134.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$144.00Mar 1 – Jun 30
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Race schedule
All dates and times are subject to change.
January 2025 - Winter series of events and classes begin
June - Summer series of classes begin
June 30 - Last day for changes to registration and transfers.
August 6 - Pre-race party - Packet pick up for racers and volunteers!
August 9 - Packet Pick Up and Expo!
August 10 Race Day Schedule:
5:45am Chip pick up and Transition area opens
7:45am Transition area closes. Only racers in process will be allowed in.
8:00am pre-race updates, national anthem, and celebration!
8:10 Race starts! Estimated order of starting
- VIP Sprint (elite and fundraisers)
- Sprint Relays and family teams
- Sprint Age groups
- Sprint Buddy group
- VIP Super Sprint
- Super Sprint age group
- Super Sprint buddy group
~9:10 all racers out of the water
~9:20 First racers start to cross the finish line
~11:30 All racers done with biking and Transition Area re-opens. Regardless of when you finish you will not be able to get your bike out of transition until all racers have completed their second transition. This is for safety and fairness.
12:00 Gratitude Ceremony, awards, and door prizes along with cheering on any remaining racers!
In addition to overall and age group awards we will be doing popular voting awards for racers and volunteers showing the best spirit! Door prizes will be last and you must be present to win.
1:00pm Go home and bask in the glory of accomplishment!
Q&A
Q: When does 2025 race registration open and how much does it cost?
A: Registration for the August 10 2025 Women's triathlon opens at midnight on race day August 11 2024! It starts at $94 +fees and goes up $10 bi-monthly starting September 1st until January 2025 when it will begin going up by $10 each month. If you missed registration for 2024, this is your chance to get in early!
Q: Why is the cost going up this year?
A: This new starting cost is what it takes to break even for the race. For the Women's Triathlon to continue, it is critical to invest in staffing and infrastructure as well as keep up with inflation. Any additional revenue beyond the cost of the event will go to supporting YWCA Minneapolis programs focused on eliminating racism and empowering women in our community.
Q: I can not afford the race fee but I really want to do this event. Are there scholarships?
A: Yes! Scholarship applications will open January 1st and be due by March 1st. Please apply!
Q: What does it mean to be a Race Champion?
A: Register at the $500 level to champion the YWCA programs of eliminating racism and empowering women as well as the Triathlon's mission of celebrating the strength of all women. As a Race Champion, you'll get the VIP race experience including training support, exclusive options for race weekend, and special hospitality features for race day.
Q: What else is new or brewing for 2025?
A: So many things!
New competitive category - Century Team! The two team members ages must add up to 100 or more!
Better plans for when the race fills and when registered racers need to withdraw. It's a work in progress, so stay tuned for more information!
Q: What is the difference between registering as an Individual vs Buddy Group vs a Team? What is the Elite wave?
A: Most individual racers start with their age group and are competing in their age group. A Buddy Group allows two or more people who are not the same age to start the race together and be assigned the same rack in the transition area. Family and Century Teams are competitive categories. Two people on a team have their times added together to compete against other teams. The Elite wave allows individuals regardless of age to start first. It is primarily done for safety to reduce the amount of jostling and passing.
Q: Can I change....?
A: You can change just about anything on your registration until June 30th. You can switch distances and you can edit the questions you answered yourself.
Q: I can't race anymore now what?
A: You have several options.
- Find someone to transfer your race registration to. Transferring to another person yourself is completely free. Any financial exchange is strictly between you and
- Plan a DNF (Did Not Finish). If you can't race due to injury or illness, if it is possible for you to do part of the race but not all of it this is perfectly acceptable. You'll simply need to talk to a volunteer to record your racer number and get further instruction.
- Other options in the works!
Safety rules
- Bike helmets must be on your head and clipped any time you are on your bike, even before and after the race. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification.
- We offer a white "novice" swim cap if you feel you may need extra lifeguard eyes or feel anxiety surrounding the swim.
- Volunteer “noodle swimmers” will be available for support. You may rest of the noodles but not make any forward motion.
- Life jackets, swim safety buoys, or any personal flotation devises are not permitted.
- Wetsuits are allowed if the water temperature is under 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Above 84 degrees wetsuits become a serious hazard for heat injury. We will take the water temperature on race morning by 7am.
- Bike drafting is not allowed. You must keep three bike lengths between you and the biker in front of you. If you are passed you must allow for three bike lengths to open up.
- No blocking. You must ride your bike as far to the right as is safe. You may not ride side by side with a friend. You must pass decisively.
- NO MUSIC. No earbuds or headphones of any kind at any point in the race. Triathlons are more complicated than running races. It’s important that it is easy to communicate with you.
- No littering or abandoning equipment. You may not discard clothing, helmets, sunglasses etc along the race course.
Swim and run maps
Bike course map
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Angela Smith | $108.20 |
| 2 | Cari Gillen-O'Neel | $107.35 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Miller TimeRaised:$54.96 |
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Team GRaised:$52.48 |
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| 3 |
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2Fast2FabulousRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Terry
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Terry FisherRaised: $54.10 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Kristina
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Kristina SwanbergRaised: $27.48 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Renae
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Renae AckerRaised: $27.48 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- triathlon@ywcampls.org
