Set in beautiful Minneapolis, the race starts and ends at Lake Nokomis. From there it spans eastward to and along the Mississippi river and west around Lake Harriet.

As a professional proving grounds the Life Time Fitness Triathlon is virtually second to none – drawing one of the strongest pro fields every year. And what's more, in it's five year history, the women lead the men 3-2 in overall victories.

There's nothing like being there, but you can get a sense of the excitement by exploring the links to the left.