y-knot tri

Letter: Lake City put its best foot forward for the Y Knot Tri

Aug 12, 2026

Lake City put its best foot forward this weekend for the Y Knot Tri! The lake was peaceful as the kayakers started the day, followed by the biking and running portions of the event. The weather cooperated beautifully this year, adding to what was a perfect day. We can’t thank our volunteers enough...

Y-Knot Tri raises money for environmental learning

Oct 8, 2025

The fourth annual Y-Knot Tri Triathlon was unfortunately cancelled due to inclement weather. While the decision was disappointing for participants, volunteers, and the race committee, the safety of everyone involved remains our top priority. Thanks to strong community support and the...

Sign up for summer active outdoor events now open

Mar 5, 2025

Sign-up is now open for three major local outdoor summer activities. Tour de Pepin Saturday, June 7 Tour de Pepin, the annual bicycle tour around Lake Pepin is June 7. The ride begins and ends in Lake City. Riders can choose between rides of 32, 40, 50, 72, or 100 miles. The cost is $65 per...

Aug. 10 offers a chance to feast, float, and compete at Ohuta Park

Aug 7, 2024

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce has a full day of activities planned at Ohuta Park on Saturday, Aug. 10. Events begin in the morning with the Y-Knot-Tri triathlon, followed by the Float-a-palooza beach party and the Rolling by the River food truck festival. “With the beautiful backdrop of Lake...

Three events converge on Ohuta Park Aug. 10

Jul 31, 2024

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is planning not one, not two, but three events at Ohuta Park on Aug. 10, and one of them is a triathlon. This year a food truck festival joins the Y-Knot Tri and Float-a-palooza, which have shared a date and location in past years. The Y-Knot Tri triathlon...

Y-Knot Tri top finishers

Aug 23, 2023

The second annual Y-Knot Tri triathlong took place Saturday, Aug. 12 in Lake City. The event featured a 2.5-mile paddling portion, a 14-mile cycling portion, and a 5K running portion. Selected results are below. Individual Results Female ages 19-40: 3rd place, Amanda Zbacnik 2:11:21; 2nd place,...

Y-Knot Tri, Float-a-palooza bring hundreds to lakefront

Aug 16, 2023

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s Y-Knot Tri triathlon and Float-a-palooza brought people to the beach at Ohuta Park Saturday for paddling, running, riding, floating, food, prizes, and live music. The Lake City Community Choir sang both the National Anthem and the Lake City Alma Mater at the...

Y-Knot Tri back for a second year, shares date with Float-a-Palooza

Jul 26, 2023

Lake City welcomes the Y-Knot-Tri back for a second year on Aug. 12. “After the inaugural 2022 race, which shattered all expectations, 2023 promises another great event,” the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event, said in a news release. “With the beautiful backdrop of Lake Pepin...

Registration now open for Tour de Pepin, Y-Knot Tri

Feb 22, 2023

Registration for the 16th annual Tour de Pepin and the second annual Y-Knot Tri opened Monday, Feb. 20. “Held the first Saturday in June, Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to expert an opportunity to experience Lake Pepin from the saddle,” the Lake City Chamber of Commerce said in an...

Y-Knot Tri committee donates to Mississippi Blufflands Trail

Nov 9, 2022

On Friday Nov. 4, Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Y-Knot Tri organizer Joe White, joined with Chamber staff to award $1,000 to the Mississippi Blufflands Trail in support of their continuing efforts to develop a proposed multiuse trail between Lake City and Red Wing. Mary Jane Rasmussen...