Y NINJA
Y NINJA is an obstacle course race on June 12, 2027 in Springfield, IL, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- June 12, 2027 (275 days to go)
- Location
- Kerasotes YMCA, Springfield, IL
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
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
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
City 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.
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275
Days to train
- Race
- Y NINJA
- Date
- June 12, 2027
- Location
- Kerasotes YMCA, Springfield, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Y NINJA
Jun 12, 2027