Registration deadline extended to August 18th, but no guaranteed t-shirt if after July 31st.  Nearly 200 people signed up so far!  See who's coming!
Come be a part of the inaugural Hopkins Royal Triathlon held at beautiful Shady Oak Beach, on the border of Hopkins/Minnetonka, MN.  Compete in a traditional sprint distance ("RUBIES"), or for those newer to the sport or who have limitations, try our shorter "mini-sprint" distance ("NEWBIES").  
Either way, you'll be treated like royalty!       Race Info Flier pdf              
Sponsors
 Katy Bloomquist

Bloomquist Law Firm LLC
RUBIES distance (for polished gems) only $60 entry
.5 mile swim (sandy beach, clean deep water w/ no boats)
13 mile bike ride (double 6.5 mile loop, with a couple of hills)
5K run (flat, fast and mostly on a shaded trail)
NEWBIES distance (for diamonds in the rough) $50
 100 yard swim (either you can swim or you can't)
 6 mile bike (hill's still there, but you only climb it once)
 1.5 mile run (bad knees? You can crawl this if need be)
Why try this TRI?
  • The race course is awesome! Challenging for experienced triathletes, but easily doable for all
  • The awards & prizes are even better- commemorative bottles of wine, finisher medals and cool t-shirts 
  • Great location-10 miles west of Mpls, plenty of free parking, nearby hotels, and wonderful views for spectators
  • Enjoy a post race meal for everyone (no need to sneak food for your fans.  They're invited too!)
  • We offer a NEWBIES division where you get to pick the distances-You read it correctly!  Do the minimum 100 yard swim-6 mile bike-1.5 mile run, or try some of the longer distances.  Some call it a "glorified kids triathlon".  We call it an opportunity for everyone to be able to TRI!  Think of it as a multi-sport "buffet", where you get to decide how much you want to put on your "race plate".  Click here for more info.
Note: The NEWBIES distance is recommended for those that are new to triathlons, are not skilled in all 3 portions, have physical limitations, don't have a bike that costs more than their first car, don't want to wear a way too revealing wetsuit, etc.  The NEWBIES distance is NOT recommended for veteran triathletes trying to impress people on a short course.  Do it because you want to TRI.
  • We also offer a Clydesdales and Athenas option:(traditionally men 200 lbs or more/women 150 lbs or more*) Consider entering the RUBIES distance as a Clydesdale or an Athena.  You'll be eligible for special prizes, prime spots in transition, and get to start the race off first.  *Click here for more info!
  • Don't forget "Swim Angels"-Swimming not your thing?  Request a "swim angel" (an experienced swimmer that will stay by your side and "coach" you through the swim portion) Click here for more info.
The Hopkins Royal Triathlon is owned and operated by Do-B Events, LLC