Special Events
Spring Triathlon - May 12, 2012
Thank you to everyone who came to support our 6th Annual Spring Triathlon! The competitors, volunteers, and staff were tremendous! This sprint triathlon consisted of 825 yard swim, 12 mile bike and 3.1 mile run/walk. Participants could have completed this event as a team or as an individual. Check out the results below! Congratulations all Triathletes!
MRC Vertin Benefit! - June 22, 2012
This fun, family-centered event takes place at Heartwell Park in Hastings, Nebraska. Festivities such as basket raffle, games, inflatables, live entertainment and food vendors will be set in the park between 6-8pm. Our celebration races, 1 mile fun run and 5K, will take place at 6pm, with the registration table opening at 5:30pm. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but will accept race day registration. All those registered for the 1 mile or 5K will receive a MRC t-shirt. Registration is only $15.00. The 5K will begin at the conclusion of the 1 mile fun run. Dress up in your best super hero costume. Top three costumes will be awarded a fun prize!
About the Vertins...
Between July 2010 and August 2011, young brothers Max (6), Rowen (3), and Charlie Vertin (1) were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disease that causes the gradual deterioration of muscles. It is caused by an absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscles intact. This disorder first causes general weakness and muscle wasting in the hips, pelvic area, thighs and shoulders, and eventually weakens the heart and breathing muscles. Young men with Duchenne typically live into their late twenties. Because there is no cure, many young men lose the battle even sooner.
The family travels to Cincinnati, Ohio to see specialists. Monies raised are in support Jason and Betty Vertin and People's Project for Muscular Dystrophy.
Road Rage - June 30, 2012
Cycle for eight hours? What? It's insane! And we love it! Our first annual Road Rage cycling event takes place at the MPH Motorsport Park. Riders will start at 10am and final lap will be at 6pm. Compete as a solo rider or grab your friends and assemble a team. Teams may consist of up to six riders. All Participants will receive a race day goodie bag with event t-shirt.
We have the weekend planned for you. Friday night is our Carb Load Dinner open 6-8pm. Enjoy our family style pasta dinner at MPH Motorsport Hastings Clubhouse. Pick up your race day packets, get fueled for the race, and meet other competitors. After dinner, head to Prairie Loft as Flatwater Music Festival is offering 1/2 price beer garden tickets on Friday, June 29 to those competing in Road Rage.
Flatwater Music Festival has many activities for all to enjoy. Enjoy local music artists, activities and games for the kiddos, and fair food vendors. A YMCA shuttle will be available to take you to and from the track to Flatwater. Shuttle leaves every 30 minutes from the race track during the hours of 11-5pm.
After the race, Adults are welcome to attend the Flatwater Music Festival night activities. Beer garden and live entertainment will be set up from 6-11pm at Prairie Loft.
America On the Move Week @ the Y
This last full week of September is jammed pack with activities for you and your family to get active and stay active.
Fall Fitness Mania - Coming Fall 2012
Our second annual Fitness Mania will be next fall! Mania is created to bring you classes you've always wanted to try but maybe never have. Classes such as Les Mills Body Attack, Les Mills Body Pump and Aqua Zumba will be showcased and sure to bring in a crowd. Participant favorites such as Yoga, Step, Group Cycling, Aquacise will also be up front and center. Try out one, two, three or ten different classes throughout the day! YMCA will provide light snacks and drink for re-fueling.
Frozen Turkey Trot - November 17, 2012
Baby it's cold outside! That's why we call is FROZEN Turkey Trot! Regardless of weather, fitness lovers are encouraged to walk/run or stroll the 5K (3.1 mile) course around Lake Hastings. Prizes are awarded to top 10 male and top 10 female finishers. Prizes are items taht you would find for your Thanksgiving Feast. 1st place recieves a Frozen turkey, 2nd place is sack of potatoes, 3rd place is meat and cheese, 4th place is pumpkin pie fixings, 5th place is green bean casserole and the list goes on! Race is held at 18th Street YMCA. Registration open at 7:30am, race is at 8am. Register by November 12 to ensure a long sleeve t-shirt. We will accept race day registrations ( however t-shirt will cannot be guarenteed.)
Registration Form available August 1, 2012
Online Registration will open August 1, 2012
Turkey Trot 2011 Results
Thank you to everyone who beared the cold on Saturday! We had a great turn out for our 5K run/walk. We also had four families enjoying the Turkey Trot Family Edition. Each family carried a frozen turkey 3.1 miles and had a chance to pick up othre fixings for their Thanksgiving Feast! Great job to all!
Click here for Male Turkey Trot Results
Click here for Female Turkey Trot Results
Frozen Turkey Trot Family Edition - November 17, 2012
Family Edition Turkey Trot is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and bring the family together. Through teamwork, each family carries a frozen turkey throughout the 5K (3.1) mile course. The only rule is the turkey must be carried in hand, in a backpack or sling (please do not bring a shopping cart or stroller for the turkey, reserves strollers for the kiddos.) Throughout the couse, you may pick up other items for your Thanksgiving Feast: dinner rolls, green beans, pumpkin pie, potatoes, gravy packets etc... Not that hungry? Pick the items up anyway and earn them for another family (we will make sure your "earned" items get donated to the local food pantry.) All Family members will recieve a t-shirt for participating. All Families need to register by November 14. No race-day will be accepted to ensure enough food is available for the event. Event will begin at 8am.
Registration Form available August 1, 2012
Online Registration will open August 1, 2012
Couch Potato Triathlon - January 14, 2013
This fun, challenging event is back! Swim 2.5 miles, cycle 112 miles, and run/walk 26.2 miles like that of David Scott (legendary 6-time Ironman World Champion.) Yet, rather than completing these components in 8:01:59, you have six weeks to finish this feat. Registration is only $25. At the completition of race components, hand in your tracking log and received your hard earned long-sleeve tshirt and wear with pride!