Lake Minnetonka Triathlon
Event summary
Participants will start with a refreshing ½-mile swim in the stunning waters of Excelsior Bay, followed by an invigorating 11.1-mile bike ride through the charming streets of the area. The event culminates in a 3.1-mile (5K) run along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. Not only will athletes push their limits, but they will also contribute to local charitable efforts, with net proceeds benefiting Interfaith Outreach and Community for the Commons. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a commitment to a better tomorrow!
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Individual Triathlon
Incl. $8.55 Fee & Participant T-Shirt
When registering as an individual entry, you will be prompted to select one of the following divisions: -Age Group: You will compete against other racers of the same gender and age group as you. Age groups are as follows: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & up. -Clydesdale/Athena: You may opt into this division if you are a man weighing 220+ pounds (Clydesdale) or a woman weighing 165+ pounds (Athena). Even if you meet the weight criteria, that does not mean you have to race in the Clydesdale/Athena division; you may still choose to race in the division you would like. -Elite: You should only opt into the Elite division if you are an experienced triathlete that generally finishes in the top 3-5% of all racers.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$113.55
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Relay Triathlon
Incl. $11.55 Fee & Participant T-Shirt
A Relay Team is made up of two or three athletes that compete as a team by breaking up the three legs of the race. Only one person is on the course at a time. Pricing is for a team; however, each team member must register.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$166.55
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Aquabike
Incl. $7.95 Fee & Participant T-Shirt
The Lake Minnetonka Triathlon is proud to have hosted the first AquaBike event in the state of Minnesota. The AquaBike division is designed for athletes who only want to do the swim and bike portions of the race. After finishing the bike portion, AquaBike participants will return their bike to the Transition Area and then run roughly 100 meters to complete the race at the official finish line.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$102.95
Organiser's description
Starts and ends at The Excelsior Commons: 135 Lake St, Excelsior, MN 55331
Net proceeds benefit our two local charity partners: Interfaith Outreach and Community for the Commons.
COURSE INFORMATION
_*Please note that the Lake Minnetonka Triathlon is a sprint-distance course._
SWIM: The triathlon begins from the Excelsior Public Beach. This unique 1/2-mile swim is along the shore of Lake Minnetonka's Excelsior Bay. Spectators can watch almost the entire swim from the hillside. The swim course is indicated by large orange buoys - the course goes out, hang a right at the first buoy, hang another right, and swim towards shore.
BIKE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BIKE COURSE HAS CHANGED FOR 2023. The 11.1-mile bike route starts out down Lake St, taking a left on Excelsior Blvd towards Maynards, left turn onto Minnetonka Blvd, continue on Minnetonka Blvd until you reach Vine Hill Rd, take a right on Vine Hill Rd, right on Excelsior Blvd, right on Saint Albans Bay Rd, make another loop (right on Minnetonka Blvd, right on Vine Hill Rd, right on Excelsior Blvd), then take Excelsior Blvd back to The Commons. Link to MapMyRide: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5406764662/
RUN: The run course is 3.1-miles (5k distance) along the shores of Lake Minnetonka on city sidewalks and the light rail trail. The light rail trail is very flat and made of hard pack clay. The turn around is at Sleepy Hollow Rd. The run course is sponsored by Youngstedts https://youngstedts.com.
_Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another athlete or deferred under any circumstance. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The reason for this policy is that funds raised from our event go to our local charity partners: Interfaith Outreach and Community for the Commons._
Location
The Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St, Excelsior, 55331, MN, United States
Lake Minnetonka Triathlon
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