Y NINJA
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- Kerasotes YMCA, Springfield, IL
- Distance
- 10:00 - Pro Division Ages 11-15 · 10:05 - Recreational Division Ages 11-15 · 10:15 - Pro Division Ages 8-10 & more
From the Organizer
Registration closes what capacity is reached, or at 5PM the day before the race. To participate in the event, you must complete your registration by this time.
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.
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
NOTE: Pro Wave is for Kids who run fast times or have placed high in previous Y Ninja
10:00 - Ages 11-15 Pro (Awards: Top 3M and Top 3F)
10:05 - Ages 11-15 Recreational (Awards: Top 3M and Top 3F)
10:15 - Ages 8-10 Pro (Awards: Top 3M and Top 3F)
10:20 - Ages 8-10 Recreational (Awards: Top 3M and Top 3F)
10:30 - Ages 5-7 Pro (Awards: Top 3M and Top 3F)
10:35 - Ages 5-7 Recreational (Awards: Top 3M and Top 3F)
10:45 - Ages 11-15 + Adult (Award: Top 3 Overall)
11:00 - Ages 8-10 + Adult (Award: Top 3 Overall)
11:15 - Ages 5-7 + Adult (Award: Top 3 Overall)
11:30 - Open Course. Complete the course as much as you'd like before 12:30. Registration required. No time, no bib, no shirt, no medal.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
89°
Low
67°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
29%
Wind
6 to 9 mph
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Y NINJA?
- Y NINJA is a running race held in Springfield, Illinois on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Y NINJA?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois at Kerasotes YMCA, Springfield, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Y NINJA?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Y NINJA
Jun 13, 2026