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Name: YMCA Families On! Challenge
Start: 2027-05-01
End: 2027-05-01
Location: Raleigh

Raleigh, United States • 1 May 2027

YMCA Families On! Challenge

The YMCA Families On! Challenge is a family-oriented outdoor adventure course held at the YMCA facility at 9216 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 on May 1, 2027. The event is self-paced and covers a 2+ mile outdoor course with more than 20 creative challenges.

Course features include mud play and a large slip and slide among other interactive obstacles. All finishers receive a Families ON! Challenge medal. Shirts are included with registration if completed by April 14, 2027.

Registration information notes an opening date of October 30, 2026. 2026 prices are available through December 31, 2026; prices increase on New Year’s Day. Listed registration fees for the individual entries are $22.00 for YMCA members and $25.00 for non-members.

Participants are expected to complete the course at their own pace. The event is presented as a family activity that brings together family members, friends, coworkers and teammates on the outdoor adventure course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Raleigh

Race information

Registration

2+ Mile Outdoor Adventure Course

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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