From the Organizer
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Families ON! Challenge: Get Out and Go!
The YMCA Families On! Challenge, is an exciting, family fun run specifically designed for all ages and athletic abilities. Family, friends, co-workers and teammates experience “Get Out & Go!”, the run theme, on an outdoor adventure course.
This self-paced, 2+ mile outdoor adventure course features 20+ creative challenges. Participants will play in the mud, slide down a massive slip and slide and so much more! Everyone is encouraged to race at their own pace and have a great time.
Register by December 31st to get the 2026 prices. Prices go up New Years Day! Shirts are included with registration if signed up by April 14th. All finishers will receive a Families ON! Challenge medal.
You can find more information and sign up for the YMCA Families On! Challenge here: https://www.ymcatriangle.org/programs/family-programs/ymca-families-challenge
* This site is just a calendar listing. All participants must register through the YMCA's site linked above. For any questions regarding the YMCA Families ON! Challenge event or registration please contact the YMCA at customer.service@ymcatriangle.org.
We'll see you at the YMCA Families ON! Challenge!
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
74°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Falls Lake, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Raleigh, NC
Population
470,763
as of 2023
City Elevation
286 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA Families On! Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
311
Days to train
- Race
- YMCA Families On! Challenge
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- 9216 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh, NC
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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
Mud, obstacles, and miles. Raw fitness meets mental grit in a way no other sport matches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the YMCA Families On! Challenge?
- YMCA Families On! Challenge is an obstacle course race held in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 1, 2027. 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 obstacle course races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the YMCA Families On! Challenge?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina at 9216 Baileywick Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA Families On! Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
YMCA Families On! Challenge
May 1, 2027