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Name: YMCA Race Weekend
Start: 2027-06-12
End: 2027-06-13
Location: Fayetteville

Fayetteville, United States • 12-13 Jun 2027

YMCA Race Weekend

YMCA Race Weekend takes place June 12 to June 13, 2027 at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, New York. The program includes multiple multisport events on Saturday and running events on Sunday. Saturday features a sprint triathlon, aquabike, relay teams, a duathlon and an aqua run. Sunday features an 8K trail race and a kids fun run on the beach for participants aged ten and under. An 8K add on is available for athletes who register for a Saturday event.

Registration opened in June 2026 for the events; one event opened June 16 and most opened June 25. Registration deadlines vary by event, with some closing April 29, 2027 and others in early June 2027. Entry fees vary by event: individual multisport entries are listed at $85, relay teams at $160, the standalone 8K at $35, the 8K add on at $30, and the kids fun run is free.

Event distances and formats include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

800 yard swim 11.7 mile bike 3 mile run
800 yard swim 11.7 mile bike
2 mile run 12 mile bike 3 mile run
800 yard swim 3 mile run
8 kilometer trail race
Kids fun run for ages ten and under

United States New York Fayetteville

Race information

Website Registration

8 km

Ymca Race Weekend 8k Trail Race

8 km

Y-Challenge 8k Add on

3 mi

Ymca Race Weekend-Duathlon Run 2

3 mi

Ymca Race Weekend Triathlon Run

3 mi

Ymca Race Weekend Relay Run

3 mi

Ymca Race Weekend Aqua-Run Run

Ymca Race Weekend-Duathlon Run 1

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

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