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Name: YMCA Families On! Challenge
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Raleigh

Raleigh, United States • 2 May 2026

Event Overview

The YMCA Families On! Challenge is an outdoor adventure course located at 9216 Baileywick Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina. This family-oriented event follows the theme "Get Out and Go!" and is designed for participants of various ages and athletic abilities, including friends, co-workers, and teammates.

Course Details

The event features a self-paced course that spans over two miles in an outdoor setting. The route incorporates more than 20 challenges, requiring participants to navigate through various obstacles. Notable features of the course include:

A mud play area
A large slip and slide

Participant Information

The event is non-competitive, and participants are encouraged to complete the course at their own pace. Registration is divided into categories for YMCA members and non-members. Individuals who complete the challenge receive a Families ON! Challenge medal. T-shirts are provided to participants who register by April 15. The event takes place on a single day, with the physical course situated on the grounds of the YMCA facility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Raleigh

Race information

Registration

Outdoor Adventure Course

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

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