Fitness Challenges
- Summer Slim Down Bootcamp - Join a group of your peers in this 10-week weight loss bootcamp! Great for all fitness levels, a YMCA Certified Personal Trainer will help you achieve your goals while you make new friends.
Jun 3 - Aug 9, MWF 5:30-6:30A (additional times available, varies by Y location)
FEE: $125 for Y Members/$200 for community participants | Register online - Fitness Expo - Be one of the first to experience new techniques coming to your group exercise classes by joining us for master classes taught by internationally renowned trainer Stephanie Thielen. Learn more.
- NEW 10 Day Challenge - Supercharge your health in 10 days with this new fitness option. Jump start a new wellness routine, shoot past a plateau or energize your routine with new ideas from a certified YMCA personal trainer. Register online.
- 100 Mile Swim Club - Challenge yourself to swim 100 miles over the course of a year and earn a a free t-shirt.
- Battle of the Bulge (Thanksgiving - New Year’s) - Avoid weight gain over the holidays and finish the year strong with a personal challenge.
- Racquetball Tournament (January) - Test your skills on the court with this annual event for all skill levels.
Races
- Storm the Dam Trail (June 8) - Enjoy a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K run along the nature trails of El Dorado State Lake. Register online.
- Outlaw Duathlon (August)
- Monster Bash Family 5K (October) - Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself with a great fall race for the whole family at the North Y.
- Frosty 5K Fun Run (Jan. 1) - Start your new year off right with a brisk 5K run or walk downtown on New Year’s morning. Results.
- Wag & Walk 5K (March) - Grab your favorite four-legged friend for this fun trail run at picturesque Camp Hyde.
- Gladiator Run (March) - Enjoy the fun and challenge of overcoming 10 obstacles along a 5K trail course at YMCA Camp Hyde.
Triathlons
Put yourself to the test of an indoor or outdoor triathlon featuring swimming, running and biking. Visit any Y location for details or to join a Triathlon Training Club. Register online.
2012-2012 Indoor Triathlon Calendar
- Nov. 11 - South YMCA
- Dec. 9 - West YMCA
- Jan. 13 - East YMCA
- Feb. 16 - Downtown YMCA
- Mar. 10 - Andover YMCA
- Apr. 14 - North YMCA
- May 19 - Northwest YMCA (championship)
Indoor Triathlon distances: 500 yd swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run
Outdoor Triathlon distances: 500 yd swim, 10 mile bike, 2.5 mile run
Compete in indoor triathlons November-May as part of our Triathlon Cup series. Earn points based on time, place and events completed.
