Join us in celebrating the strength of all women at the 2026 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: 1499
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Champion - Sprint Distance - Individual Spots remaining: 20
Support the mission of YWCA Minneapolis and get a VIP race experience! 1) Skip the lines. VIP service at packet pick up, chip pick up, and bag check. 2) Check your own bag! Standard racers have to put their items in a drawstring clear bag for bag check. VIPs can check their own backpack or gear bag (with a security check). 3) Luxury trailer bathroom with running water and air conditioning. This bathroom will be available only to VIPs, management, and parents of toddlers. 4) Streamline your pre-race set up: - Option to bring your bike on Saturday and store it in our secure trailer. - Option for free race day packet pick up (normally $25). 5) You choose when to start your race! 6) Post race comfort. Rinse off and change in our camping style shower tents. Borrow a camp chair to bask in your accomplishment, eat, and enjoy the gratitude ceremony.
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Register for Champion - Sprint Distance - Individual$550.00
Race Champion
Aug 10 - Jun 30
Champion - Super Sprint Distance - Individual Spots remaining: 20
200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk. Support the mission of YWCA Minneapolis and get a VIP race experience! 1) Skip the lines. VIP service at packet pick up, chip pick up, and bag check. 2) Check your own bag! Standard racers have to put their items in a drawstring clear bag for bag check. VIPs can check their own backpack or gear bag (with a security check). 3) Luxury trailer bathroom with running water and air conditioning. This bathroom will be available only to VIPs, management, and parents of toddlers. 4) Streamline your pre-race set up: - Option to bring your bike on Saturday and store it in our secure trailer. - Option for free race day packet pick up (normally $25). 5) You choose when to start your race! 6) Post race comfort. Rinse off and change in our camping style shower tents. Borrow a camp chair to bask in your accomplishment, eat, and enjoy the gratitude ceremony.
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Register for Champion - Super Sprint Distance - Individual$550.00
Race Champion
Aug 10 - Jun 30
Sprint Distance - Century Team Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
This is a competitive team. The individual's times will be added and then ranked with other teams in the Century category. The top three Century Teams will be awarded during the Gratitude Ceremony. To be a Century Team the members ages must add up to 100 or more.
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Register for Sprint Distance - Century Team$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Individual Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk
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Register for Sprint Distance - Individual$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Buddy Group Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
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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Register for Sprint Distance - Buddy Group$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Family Team of 2 Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk This is a competitive category of 2 person teams: sisters, spouses, or mother-daughter! 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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Register for Sprint Distance - Family Team of 2$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Sprint Distance - Relay Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
This price is for each relay member. 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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Register for Sprint Distance - Relay$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Super Sprint Distance - Individual Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk
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Register for Super Sprint Distance - Individual$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Super Sprint Distance - Buddy Group Limited spots available
Price changes in 21 days 22 hours-
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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Register for Super Sprint Distance - Buddy Group$105.00Now registering Aug 10 – Aug 31
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$115.00Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$125.00Nov 1 – Dec 31
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$140.00Jan 1 – Jan 31
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$150.00Feb 1 – Feb 28
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$160.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$170.00Apr 1 – Jun 30
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Scholarships and Comps Access code only
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base price
Race schedule
All dates and times are subject to change. Make sure you are getting our newsletter and checking the website for the most current information.
January 2026 - Winter indoor and Zoom events begin.
April 2026 - Tri Together Event and Classes (last indoor thing).
June 2026 - Summer series of classes begin
June 30 - Last day for changes to registration and transfers.
Wednesday August 5 - Pre-race party - Packet pick up for racers and volunteers!
August 8 - Packet Pick Up and Expo!
August 9 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! Order of starting
- VIP Sprint (elite and fundraisers)
- Sprint Relays and family teams
- Sprint Age groups
- Sprint Buddy group
- VIP Super Sprint (elite and fundraisers)
- 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.
11:00 Age group awards begin.
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 2026 race registration open and how much does it cost?
A: Registration for the August 9, 2026 Women's triathlon opens at midnight on race day August 10 2025! The starting prices is $105. Don't wait, registration costs go up and the race will fill by March or April 2026.
Q: Why is the cost going up this year?
A: It only appears to be going up. In past years our price did not include taxes and fees. It is now included in the price, no surprises.
Q: What if I register and then can't do the race?
A: We do not offer refunds, but you have several options:
- In registration you can purchase Refund Protection insurance from Race Roster.
- You'll have until June 30, 2026 to transfer your registration to another person.
- For any reason at any time you can officially withdraw from the race and receive a receipt turning your registration into a tax deductible donation.
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 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.
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
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
