Y NINJA
When is Y NINJA?
Y NINJA takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Springfield, IL.
What distances does Y NINJA offer?
Y NINJA offers 10 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, 10:45 - Age 11-15 + 1 Adult, 11:00 - Age 8-10 + 1 Adult, 11:15 - Age 5-7 + 1 Adult, 11:30 - Open Course (Untimed).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - Pro Division Ages 11-15 | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 10:05 - Recreational Division Ages 11-15 | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 10:15 - Pro Division Ages 8-10 | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 10:20 - Recreational Division Ages 8-10 | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 10:30 - Pro Division Ages 5-7 | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 10:35 - Recreational Division Ages 5-7 | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 10:45 - Age 11-15 + 1 Adult | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 11:00 - Age 8-10 + 1 Adult | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 11:15 - Age 5-7 + 1 Adult | — | $30.00 | Register |
| 11:30 - Open Course (Untimed) | — | $15.00 | Register |
How much does Y NINJA cost?
Registration for Y NINJA starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Y NINJA held?
Y NINJA is held in Springfield, IL at Kerasotes YMCA.
About Y NINJA
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.