YMCA Race Weekend
Fayetteville, United States • 13-14 Jun 2026
Event overview
YMCA Race Weekend takes place on June 13-14, 2026 at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, New York. The weekend features multiple race formats across two days, including triathlon, duathlon, relay, aquabike, aqua run, an 8K trail race, a Y-Challenge 8K add-on for Saturday registrants, and a Kids Fun Run on the beach.
Distances for the main events include:
- Sprint Triathlon: 800-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run
- Duathlon: 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run
- Aquabike: 800-yard swim, 12-mile bike
- Aqua Run: 1/2-mile swim, 3-mile run
- 8K Trail Race: 8K
Course and community impact
The 8K Trail Race uses a mix of non-technical groomed trails and single-track technical sections with inclines, and passes through old growth forests, meadows, and around two blue-green lakes. The event is run by volunteers and raises funds for YMCA of Central New York programs. Proceeds support financial assistance programs such as Safety Around Water, Power Scholars Academy, and the Cancer Survivors Program. There is no rain date; the Race Director may cancel or modify the event for safety, and entry fees are nonrefundable. Course maps and participant instructions are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.