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Come be a part of the Hopkins Royal Triathlon held at beautiful Shady Oak Beach, (5200 Shady Oak Rd) on the border of Hopkins and Minnetonka, MN.  Compete in a traditional sprint distance, or for those newer to the sport or who have limitations, try our shorter mini-sprint option, where you choose either the longer or shorter distances for each segment.
Either way, you'll be treated like royalty!
Mini-sprint distance ($45) 
 100 yard swim (face it, either you can swim or you can't)
 4.5 mile bike ride (shorter and flatter, enough said)
 1.75 mile run (bad knees? You can crawl this if need be)
​Sprint distance ($60) 
750 yard swim (sandy beach, clean deep water)
13 mile bike ride (triple loop, w/ 1 big hill)
5K run (fast and mostly on a flat shaded trail)
VIP Charity Slot ($100) 
choose mini or sprint distance;  All of the registration fee money goes to our volunteer youth groups, and you get on-site parking and the best bike racks in the transition area.
Why try this TRI?
  • The race courses are awesome! (challenging for the experienced but doable for all)
  • The awards & prizes are even better- bottle "trophies" (top 3 in every 5 year age group), functional finisher medals, etc. 
  • Great location-just 10 miles west of Mpls, nearby hotels, and wonderful views.
  • Enjoy a post race meal for everyone- No need to sneak food for your fans. 
  • We offer a mini-sprint option where you get to pick the distances-You read it correctly!  Do the minimum 100 yard swim-4.5 mile bike-1.75 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 plate" come race day.  *Click here for more info.
  • We are the "unofficial" MN Clydesdales & Athenas State Championship event *Click here for more info.
  • We offer "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.
  • Proceeds go to charity:  $60,000+ in our first 8 years to the local rec dept, community ed and the youth groups that volunteer at the event.
  • We were named the "Race of the Year" in 2015 & 2018. We have sold out each year, so don't wait too long to register! (Registration opens on January 1st each year)