2027 YWCA Women's Triathlon
Welcome to the 18th Annual YWCA Women's Triathlon!
As one of the largest women's triathlons in the contiguous United States, the event welcomes girls ages 11+, women, and non-binary individuals who identify with womanhood. Participants of all experience levels are invited to challenge themselves with a swim, bike, and run around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.
The YWCA Women's Triathlon is designed to be inclusive and accessible, featuring a para-friendly course for adaptive athletes. Athletes ages 11 and older are eligible for the SuperSprint distance, while participants ages 14 and older may compete in the Sprint distance.
Offerings:
- Robust training program for new and returning triathletes.
- Scholarships to help remove barriers for first-time racers.
- Relay, Buddy and Century team options.
- Champion registration with enhanced race-day benefits.
Proceeds support the cost of producing a safe and welcoming race for 1,500 participants and the YWCA Minneapolis mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls.
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Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Champion - Sprint Distance - Individual
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$590.44
Race Champion
Aug 9 - Jun 30
Champion - Super Sprint Distance - Individual
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$590.44
Race Champion
Aug 9 - Jun 30
Sprint Distance - Century Team
Price changes in 1 day 15 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$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Sprint Distance - Individual
Price changes in 1 day 15 hours-
500-yard swim, 15.5-mile bike course, 5k run/walk
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Register for Sprint Distance - Individual$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Sprint Distance - Buddy Group
Price changes in 1 day 15 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$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Sprint Distance - Family Team of 2
Price changes in 1 day 15 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$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Sprint Distance - Relay
Price changes in 1 day 15 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$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Super Sprint Distance - Individual
Price changes in 1 day 15 hours-
200-yard swim, 7.3-mile bike course, 1-mile run/walk
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Register for Super Sprint Distance - Individual$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Super Sprint Distance - Buddy Group
Price changes in 1 day 15 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$119.68Now registering Aug 9 – Aug 31
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$141.08Sep 1 – Dec 31
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$173.17Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$205.27Mar 1 – Apr 30
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$237.37May 1 – Jun 29
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Scholarships and Comps Access code only
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base price
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 2027 - Winter indoor and Zoom events begin.
April 2026 - Tri Together Event and Classes
June 2026 - Summer series of classes begin
June 30 - Last day for changes to registration and transfers.
Wednesday August 4 - Pre-race party and early packet pick up.
August 7 - Packet Pick Up and Expo!
August 8 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
~9:20 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: 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 $550 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.
Q: What do I wear? How do I train? What do I do in transition?
A: Watch our Tri Basics video!
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.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Anonymous | $267.10 |
| 2 | Anonymous | $214.70 |
| 3 | Emily McAdam | $108.20 |
| 4 | Suzanne Shier | $107.35 |
| 5 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Curls & waves$214.70 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Triceratops$27.48 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Minneapolis Society of Rebellious Women$27.48 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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MN Team Humanity- Supporting Those Injured by Covid-19 Vaccines$27.48 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Annie
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Annie Welch$27.48 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Beth
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Beth Sexton$27.48 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Kathy
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Kathy Schumann$27.48 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Kayla
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Kayla Jones$27.48 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Tracy
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Tracy Reid$27.48 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
Total raised
7 percent of the goal has been raised
Total raised by team category
Family team
View fundraising rankings for Family team team category
Funds raised
$0.00
Relay
View fundraising rankings for Relay team category
Funds raised
$0.00
Century Team
View fundraising rankings for Century Team team category
Funds raised
$0.00
Buddy Groups
View fundraising rankings for Buddy Groups team category
