Fitness Challenges

Have you already completed the Iron Y Challenge in the past and are looking for even more of a physical test this winter?

If so, check out our new Extreme Iron Y Challenge! Participants can register to swim 25 miles, run or walk 75 miles and bike 200 miles—or you can sign up for any of the disciplines individually. The cost is $25 for all three and $10 each if you choose just 1 or 2. Everyone who registers for all three will receive a $5 coupon code to register for the Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Penn State Health.

Participants track their progress on the windows of the Multipurpose Room in the main hallway. Kick off the challenge and count the miles you run on Thanksgiving morning in the Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Penn State Health! Tally the miles you ride in power cycling classes or on bikes in the Wellness Center, miles you run outside and on our treadmills and yards you swim in our pool. Then sign up for the Y-Tri Indoor Sprint Triathlon to finish off your miles on the final day of the challenge.

Everyone who completes all three of the Extreme Y distances will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Appalachian Running Company.

Please note: You will choose the disciplines for which you want to complete during the registration process.

If you are looking for a fun way to challenge yourself this fall and winter, sign up for our Iron Y Challenge! Participants can register to swim 20 miles, run or walk 50 miles and bike 120 miles—or you can sign up for any of the disciplines individually. The cost is $25 for all three and $10 each if you choose just 1 or 2. Everyone who registers for all three will receive a $5 coupon code to register for the Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Penn State Health.

Participants track their progress on the windows of the Multipurpose Room in the main hallway. Kick off the challenge and count the miles you run on Thanksgiving morning in the Carlisle Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Penn State Health! Tally the miles you ride in power cycling classes or on bikes in the Wellness Center, miles you run outside and on our treadmills and yards you swim in our pool. Then sign up for the Y-Tri Indoor Sprint Triathlon to finish off your miles on the final day of the challenge.

Prizes are awarded to everyone who completes the swim, run and/or walk and everyone who finishes all three also gets a finisher shirt.

Please note: You will choose the disciplines for which you want to complete during the registration process.