Y NINJA
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 6 races
Event summary
The day kicks off with races for kids aged 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14, showcasing their agility and determination. Plus, there’s a special category where kids can team up with an adult for an added challenge! After the timed runs, everyone can enjoy multiple re-runs of the course until 1 p.m., and don’t miss the complimentary YMCA 150th birthday party on the plaza to celebrate this momentous occasion. Remember to dress appropriately for the wet obstacles and plan for easy shoe removal as you navigate through the course. Join in the fun while supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Fund, helping underserved youth in our community. Don’t wait, register today before spots fill up!
Organiser's Description
Y NINJA IS A FUN OBSTACLE COURSE RUN FOR KIDS. ALL FEES ARE PER PERSON. THERE WILL BE A VARIETY OF INFLATABLE AND CONSTRUCTED OBSTACLES ACROSS THE GROUNDS OF KERASOTES YMCA. SPONSORED BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS. 1ST - 2ND -3RD PLACE FINISHERS RECEIVE A PRIZE AND AWARD CEREMONY AFTER THE RUN.
THERE WILL BE WET OBSTACLES NEAR THE END OF THE COURSE SO DRESS APPROPRIATELY. ALL RUNNERS CAN RERUN THE CROSS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE TIMED RUNS UNTIL 1 P.M. THERE WILL ALSO BE A FREE YMCA 150TH BIRTHDAY PARTY FOLLOWING THE RUN ON THE PLAZA.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WEAR ANY TYPE OF SHOES IN THE INFLATABLE OBSTACLES SO PLAN AHEAD TO WEAR EASILY REMOVABLE SHOES, OR RUN BAREFOOT, OR IN SOCKS. THE COURSE WILL BE ON GRASS. ALL FEES ARE PER PERSON. PROCEEDS BENEFIT YMCA STRONG KIDS FUND TO PROVIDE A Y EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERSERVED, AT RISK YOUTH , AND THOSE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Timeline
10:00-10:15 - Kids Age 5-7 (Awards: Top M and Top F)
10:15-10:30 - Kids Age 8-10 (Awards: Top M and Top F)
10:30-10:45 - Kids Age 11-14 (Awards: Top M and Top F)
10:45-11:00 - Kids Age 5-7 + 1 Adult (Award: Top Overall)
11:00-11:15 - Kids Age 8-10 + 1 Adult (Award: Top Overall)
11:15-11:30 - Kids Age 11-14 + 1 Adult (Award: Top Overall)
Races
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10:00-10:15 - NINJA Pro Division -Competitive Ages 11-15 (Kids Who Run Fast Times or Have Placed High in Previous Y Ninja
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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10:15-10:30 - NINJA Pro Division -Competitive Ages 8-10 (Kids Who Run Fast Times or Have Placed High in Previous Y Ninja
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:15AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
10:30-10:45 - Age 11-15
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
10:45-11:00 - Age 5-7 + 1 Adult
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:45AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
11:00-11:15 - Age 8-10 + 1 Adult
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
11:15-11:30 - Age 11-15 + 1 Adult
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (11:15AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON
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