Y NINJA 2026 — Springfield, IL

Date
June 13, 2026
Location
Springfield, IL
Venue
Kerasotes YMCA
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $40.00
Events
10:00 - Pro Division Ages 11-15, 10:05 - Recreational Division Ages 11-15, 10:15 - Pro Division Ages 8-10, 10:20 - Recreational Division Ages 8-10, 10:30 - Pro Division Ages 5-7, 10:35 - Recreational Division Ages 5-7
Includes
T-Shirt
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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 N

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Y NINJA 2026 — Springfield, IL?

Y NINJA 2026 — Springfield, IL takes place on June 13, 2026. The race is held in Springfield, Illinois.

Where is Y NINJA 2026 — Springfield, IL held?

Y NINJA 2026 — Springfield, IL is held at Kerasotes YMCA in Springfield, Illinois.

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