Experience a fun, family race specifically designed for all ages and athletic abilities. Families, friends, co-workers and teammates will all enjoy the fun! This self-paced, 2.5 mile outdoor adventure course features 14+ creative challenges and obstacles.
Activity stations may include:
You can find more information for the YMCA Families On! Challenge here: https://www.ymcatriangle.org/familieson
* * * Due to the constantly evolving pandemic situation any specific changes to event operations for protecting participant health and safety in compliance with the most up-to-date recommendations and requirements will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the race. A virtual component is available for all races for those runners who aren’t comfortable racing in person yet but still want to participate in the event. * * *
* Final pre-race packet pickup and race day information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants and volunteers the week prior to the race.
* Start times subject to change due to weather or safety
Race Location: A.E. Finley YMCA (9216 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615)
Course Information: The course is around the Finley YMCA campus with dirt, grass, paved, and natural trails with moderate to big hills; conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. .
Events: Everyone is welcome to participate! All Fit & Able Productions, Inc. events are inclusion events: anyone of any age, skill-level, or ability can participate in any race!
* No dogs or bikes permitted in the race.
* We strongly discourage participants wearing headphones of any sort while racing for their own safety and so they can properly hear instructions on the course.
* Kids in strollers must be registered and be with a parent registered for the event. Kids in strollers must be numbered, properly buckled into the stroller, and we strongly encourage them to wear a helmet.
* If you or one of your party have a physical or developmental need that may require special accommodation please contact us at least one month prior to the event to discuss reasonable accommodations that may be available.
Course Aid: An athletic trainer will be available at a medical tent located near check-in. There will be a self-serve water station on the course and near the finish line. We also recommend participants to carry their own water bottle.
Packet Pick-up: All participants must show a photo ID or be with a guardian with a photo ID in order to pick up their packets and adults may NOT pickup packets for other adults. Packets will be picked up on race day only.
Race Souvenirs: All participants will receive a YMCA Families On! Challenge shirt if registered by April 17th. Cotton shirt sizes include: Youth S-L and Adult S-XXXL. All participants will receive a finishers gift.
Online registration closes on May 1st at 6 AM. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at packet pick-up and race day.
* Final pre-race packet pickup information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants the week prior to the virtual race.
Race Location: Anywhere you want to do your challenge activities! You can run wherever you are comfortable: on the greenways, in your neighborhood, even around your living room. Just stay safe, have fun, and log your activities at home.
Course Information: Location conditions depend on the weather and where you choose to complete your activities. There will not be an athletic trainer or any water stations provided where you are other than public restrooms and water fountains available at parks. A virtual challenge is BYOB!
Events: All Fit & Able Productions, Inc. events are inclusion events: anyone of any age, skill-level, or ability can participate in any race!
Race Souvenirs: All participants will receive a YMCA Families On! Challenge shirt if registered by April 17th. Cotton shirt sizes include: Youth S-L and Adult S-XXXL. All participants will receive a finishers gift.
Packet Pick-up: Virtual packets will be available for pickup at:
Online registration closes on May 1st at 10 AM.
All YMCA Families On! Challenge participants are subject to these Fit & Able event policies.
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Fit & Able Productions is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting community and family fitness in Cary since 1997 through organizing creative events and training programs. Proceeds from our events that aren't designated to support other organizations go to support the event and other Fit & Able nonprofit activities
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