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2020 Race Date: Sunday, August 9
Get answers to all your questions about YWCA Women’s Triathlon, as well as tips and reminders.
Race Numbers and Swim Start Assignments
Please make note of your race number and bring it to packet pickup.
Race Guide
Knowing the course and the information in this guide will help you stay safe while maximizing your fun and enjoyment as you share the challenge of our triathlon.
Training Plan
Is this your first triathlon? Use our 12-week training plan designed to help beginners prepare for all three portions of the race - swim, run and bike.
2020 Race Expo and Packet Pickup
Pick Up Date 1: Friday, August 7, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pick Up Date 2: Saturday, August 8, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: YWCA Midtown – Minneapolis Sports Center 2121 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Packet Pickup Policy
- Packet pickup is held the two days prior to the race.
- You must be present to pick up your packet. Other people may not pick up your packet for you. This includes relays.
- All participants must show photo ID at packet pickup. No exceptions.
- Minors (age 11-17) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to pick up their packet. If you have questions about this, please email triathlon@ywcampls.org before packet pickup.
- USAT members must verify their membership number at packet pickup. Those who cannot verify their membership must purchase a 1-day license for $15 ($10 for youth).
- Race day packet pick up is discouraged, but available for $30 with your registration.
- Payment for Race Day Pickup is required if you do not pick up your packet during Expo times. If you have not paid for Race Day Packet Pickup, you will not be able to get your packet on race day without paying $50. No exceptions.
Race Day Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: In case of severe weather, the race may be delayed by up to 2 hours or the course may be altered. On the rare occasion that conditions become too dangerous, the race may be canceled.
Race Location
Lake Nokomis, 4955 Lake Nokomis Parkway West, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Lake Nokomis Community Center, 4955, West Lake Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Course and Venue
Transition Area
- You will be assigned a number to place your equipment at a bike rack. (i.e., if you are number 14, you will be on the rack with the 13-24 number range).
- Please hang your bike by the seat
- The wheel down side is your side of the rack
- You may mark your spot with balloons or other items, but they must not interfere with racers
Swim
- Sprint Swim is 500-yard (SuperSprint is 200-yard)
- Swim course is a counter-clockwise triangle beginning at the public swim area
- Elite Wave goes first, followed by time trial starts of the age group, buddy and SuperSprint participants
- Sprint participants will start 3-4 racers every five seconds
- SuperSprint participants will start one racer every five seconds (buddies may start together)
- Wetsuits are allowed (and encouraged) per USAT rules
- All swimmers are given a swim cap they must wear while swimming
Bike
- Sprint Bike is 15.5-mile (SuperSprint is 7-mile)
- Along Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Parkway
Run
- Sprint Run is 5k/3.1 mile (SuperSprint is 1-mile)
- Run circles Lake Nokomis counter-clockwise
Race Day Maps
Rules
YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon complies with USA Triathlon rules. All racers are required to know and abide by USA Triathlon Rules.