YWCA Minneapolis

Women’s Triathlon

2026 Sponsorships

Connect your brand with over 5,000 women, families and supporters at Minnesota’s largest women’s triathlon.

Since 2008, the YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon has been a highly anticipated Minnesota event. Each year we strive to make the event a better experience for our participants and sponsors. The YWCA Triathlon the largest all-women triathlon in the continental United States, open to girls ages 11+, women and non-binary people who identify with womanhood.

Set at Lake Nokomis, an immensely popular city lake park, the YWCA Triathlon matches that popularity and can accommodate up to 7,000 racers, volunteers and spectators. By sponsoring this event, you gain access to our active Minneapolis audience and help support our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Keep the community moving and get involved in the YWCA Triathlon!

YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women and girls. Learn more about YWCA Minneapolis.

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“Allina Health was thrilled to be the official medical sponsor of YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon, providing medical care and information about Allina Health Cancer Institute to the more than 1,200 participating athletes.

The energy of the triathletes throughout the day translated to a dynamic atmosphere and awesome engagement with partners supporting the event.”

— ALLINA HEALTH, 2024 OFFICIAL MEDICAL SPONSOR

Book Your Sponsorship

Contact: Wendy Blethen, Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager Phone: 612-215-4113 Email: wblethen@ywcampls.org

Event Stats

Voted Race of the Year by triathletes in 2012, 2017, 2019

1,400+ Finishers

3,000+ Spectators

300+ Volunteers

Largest women’s triathlon in the continental US

33% are first-time triathletes.

11% raced five times or more

90% live in Minnesota, 10% live out of state.

Athlete Ages

< 17 - 6%

18-29 - 11%

30-39 - 30%

40-59 - 43%

60+ - 10%

Be a part of the event

Why companies choose to sponsor YWCA Traithlon

The number of women triathletes is growing. Minnesota is the 6th-largest triathlon market in the country, and women’s participation nationwide is 39 percent. Triathlon is an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women with growing participation of collegiate athletes.

Women drive nearly 80% of all consumer purchases and household spending decisions (The Female Factor) and 75% of women self-identify as the primary shoppers for their families. Women’s earnings are increasing, and their influence over consumer decisions is growing.

Proceeds from YWCA Women’s Triathlon support the powerful community programs of YWCA Minneapolis. Annually, your support helps empower 15,000+ people to create brighter futures for themselves, their families and their community.

Sponsorships are a great fit for:

“A group of women in our neighborhood run together twice a week…and we all decided to do the tri this year.

Two colleagues of mine also participated, one of whom was incredibly nervous but had such a great experience that she went home on Sunday and immediately signed up for next year.

It is a special day where women, who are so often giving of themselves, get to have the spotlight on them.”

— ALISON VONACHEN, PARTICIPANT

Additional Opportunities

• Exclusive logo on triathlon training guide
• Tabling at training classes (available to the public)
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet
• Exclusive logo on transition racks (70)
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet
• Exclusive logo by the medical tent
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet
• Exclusive logo by the food tent
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet
• Logo on commemorative item
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet
• Exclusive logo on activities, including spectator support signs
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet

• Exclusive logo at volunteer kick-off celebration
• Activation space in vendor village
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• One engaging post on social media platforms
• One (1) race entry
• First right of refusal for sponsorship for 2027 race
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Swag in race packet
• Logo on bag drop sticker
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Logo on athlete tracking and results page
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Logo at baby feeding tent
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• Logo in post event media thank you
• Logo on race shirt
• Logo on race website, platform and guide
• Logo in post event media thank you
Perfect for businesses and community partners of any size. Must fill out an application. Choose to participate at the packet pick up expo, on race day or both! Examples of ways to engage: provide food on multiple days, coffee, swag, printing, door prizes, etc.
• Name on race website, platform and guide
ADD LOGO ON RACE SHIRT................$500

Additional Information

All vendors and partners selling retail or services contribute 15% of proceeds to YWCA Minneapolis.

In-Kind Sponsorship

There are a variety of race needs and partnership levels that can be met with a mix of in-kind service and cash donations.

An in-kind sponsorship up to $2,500 will receive the same benefits as cash sponsorships. Benefit level is calculated at sponsor’s own cost, not retail pricing.

Sponsorship Terms and Conditions:

Deadline for reserving vendor space is July 18, 2026. Space is not reserved until payment is received. Race packet item cannot be larger than 8.5”x11”, and must be contained to a single sheet. Irregular-sized swag, e.g., promotional items, must be preapproved. Race packet items must be received before August 1, 2026.

The number and type of vendors may be limited. Priority is given to sponsors. YWCA Minneapolis reserves the right to refuse any vendor for any reason. Terms of agreement do not go into effect until contract is signed and payment received. For inclusion in the 2026 race, sponsor deadline is May 30, 2026. Terms are valid through the 2026 Women’s Triathlon.

All sponsorship payments by check are payable to YWCA Minneapolis and due Monday, July 7, 2026. Please mail payment to: 2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, Attention: Women’s Triathlon

Ready to partner with YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon?

Sponsorship opportunities are filled on a first-come basis and updated in real time.

Contact: Wendy Blethen

Phone: 612-215-4113

Email: wblethen@ywcampls.org