YMCA Families On! Challenge
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 2, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The YMCA Families On! Challenge is a fun, family-friendly 2-mile (3.2 km) obstacle race in Raleigh on May 1, 2027, starting at 8 a.m. and designed for all ages and abilities.
Participants enjoy an outdoor adventure on a course inspired by the Kentucky Derby, complete with creative challenges including mud games and a giant water slide. Everyone moves at their own pace, and all participants are encouraged to run at their own speed and have fun. Registration includes a Families On! Challenge medal for every finisher.
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