Arctic Dash at YMCA Camp Kern - Oregonia, Ohio - Obstacle & Mud Runs

The Arctic Dash at YMCA Camp Kern is a Obstacle & Mud Runs race in Oregonia, Ohio consisting of a 6K Obstacle Run.

The Arctic Dash was born out of a desire from the Camp Kern team to bring obstacle course racing and mud running to the area and to use Camp Kern for a fundraising event that was truly unique in its history. What better way to help send kids to camp and to show off our beautiful 485 than race through it!

The 6k (ish!) obstacle course race is great for all abilities and encompasses much of Camp Kern's property, with over 20 fun and challenging obstacles sprinkled throughout the course.

The event and are proud that this event has raised more than $75,000 for our Annual Campaign, which provides scholarships to allow kids, whose families otherwise may not be able to afford it, to have that magical summer camp experience.

YMCA Camp Kern is a place for families, and this year we have added a Family Wave to allow kids ages 7 and up to run the course with their parent or guardian. This will be the last wave of the day, at 11:30, and will not include any immersed water obstacles. The course may also be shortened a bit (but not too much) based on race-day conditions. The Family Wave is only for families: kids must be with a parent or guardian the entire route, and parents and guardians must be with their kid or kids the entire route. (It is OK to compete in a spring for the finish line to see who wins!)

We also offer a big, heated building for pre- and post-race hanging out, spectator area, warm water hose-offs and showers, bag storage area, and a friendly group of staff and volunteers to help with any of your needs.

Waves start at 10am and run every 15 minutes until 11:30am.

The Competitive Wave is at 10am and limited to 30 runners and registration is first come first serve. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 male and female overall and top three male and female Masters (over age 40). Those vying for awards must complete the entire course and all obstacles according to the rules set forth at the start line. Most obstacles allow multiple attempts to compete. There will be some with penalty loops for a failed attempt.

Open Waves start at 10:15 and continue every 15 minutes until 11:15. Open Wave participants can choose which obstacles they attempt or complete.

You must be 16 or older on the date of the race to compete in the Competitive or Open Waves of this race, and anyone under the age of 18 must have their parent or legal guardian sign their waiver.

Children running the Family Wave must be at least 7 years old on the date of the race and be with their parent or adult the entire route.

What's included in registration fee:

Arctic Dash T-shirt (if registered before Nov. 25th)
Medal (if registered before Nov. 25th)
Parking
Post-race alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Post-race snacks and water
Warm water showers / rinse off area
Bag drop area
Prizes for Top 3 Overall and Masters finishers.

The Arctic Dash Course has evolved over the years and is now an all encompassing mud / obstacle run over approximately 6K+...all of it on YMCA Camp Kern property and using all of our unique landscape and natural features. The race will contain 20+ obstacles, varying from the slightly challenging to almost crazy! There will be mud. There will be water, cold water. There will be rugged terrain. There will be ravines. You will have to climb. You will have to crawl. You will be challenged.