Details
Date/Time: The race will be held on May 2, 2026. Heats begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. The race is held rain or shine.
Location: The A.E. Finley YMCA, located in Raleigh, NC, will host the challenges. With ample space for a race course, family activities and parking, this beautiful property is a perfect location for the YMCA Families On! Challenge.
Race: The adventure course is approximately 2 miles with 20+ challenges. The race will be conducted in heats throughout the day and families are encouraged to make a day of it. All race finishers receive a medal.
Shirt: Families On! t-shirts will be available for those registered by April 15! We cannot guarantee that shirts will be available to individuals registered after that time.
Pricing
$28 (Member)
$35 (Participant)
There is a $5 per person cancelation fee.
Volunteers
The YMCA also needs volunteers for this event! Must be at least 14 years old.
Fun for All Ages
This year, we’re excited to present an “America 250” themed challenge! Participants will take on more than 20 fun activities at this family-friendly event. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence and show your spirit by wearing red, white and blue!
FAQs
If you can drive carpool, cut the grass, push a buggy at the grocery store, or walk the dog, then you are in perfect shape for the YMCA Families On! Challenge. The course is self-timed. We want you to race at your pace.
Of course not. We think you’re going to want to, but you can easily walk around any of the challenges and cheer on your family team from the other side.
Let’s just say keep your pearls at home and throw on whatever you normally wear to exercise. You might get a little wet, foamy, and find some paint along the course.
No. We love dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs, snakes, birds, ferrets and more, but please leave them at home.
- Waterbottle
- Change of Clothes
- Towel (just in case)
- Sunscreen
We are going to have too much fun to let a little rain stop us! Most of our challenges are designed to be completed rain or shine. If it rains, you may want to bring a raincoat or some shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. In the event of severe and threatening weather, the race may be postponed or canceled. The logistics of planning and setting up the YMCA Families On! Challenge make refunds impossible.
We suggest you participate based on the recommendations of your doctor. You can easily walk around any of the challenges and cheer on your family team from the other side.