Fitness Challenges and Clubs

running clubs at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Working toward wellness goals together.

5Ks, triathlons, and fitness challenges are a great way to stay motivated and work toward wellness goals. And they’re a lot of fun. Our Y offers races and run/tri clubs that everyone can enjoy.

Fitness Challenges

Transform your workout routine with fitness challenges. Using our YMCA Detroit app, you can join fitness challenges throughout the year to keep motivated and stay moving.

  • 100 Days of Summer Challenge graphic

    100 Days of Summer App Challenge

    We’re challenging our YMCA Detroit app users to jump in every month this summer and compete to burn the most calories for a chance to win Y swag and a free month of membership!

  • 2023 Holla-Days App Challenge badge

    2023 Holla-Days App Challenge

    Stay active this holiday season with the Holla-Days Challenge and compete to win a month of free membership and a $50 visa gift card!

  • Winter Wellness Punch Cards

    2023 Winter Wellness Punch Card Challenge

    Y Members, grab a punch card from the Welcome Center starting November 19th, and get your card punched every time you take a class for a chance to win one month of membership!

  • March Fitness Madness Challenge

    March Fitness Madness

    Join your fellow YMCA members and get moving this March. Challenge yourself to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 31 days!

Running and Triathlon Clubs

The best experiences and friendships are most often spontaneous, which is exactly how our running and triathlon clubs came together. Early rising, time-starved working men and women who love to stay in shape and have fun joined together courtesy of the Y.

Running Events and Triathlons

Our Ys offer a variety of running events and triathlon challenges, both indoors and outdoors. We also partner with local organizations to help organize and sponsor events outside of the Y.

  • Indoor and Lazyman-style triathlons are held at multiple YMCAs. Find your local Y to get started.