Put on your long johns, lace up your sneakers, get your Santa hat, and gather your friends and family for the 2018 Reindeer Run/Walk on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in support of the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign and Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation.

A fun, community orientated run and walk open to families, casual and competitive runners of all ages offering four events to ensure everyone can participate.

5km Run/Walk

5km

9:45am

3km Run/Walk

3km

9:45am

Reindeer Dash

1km

9:35am

Reindeer Chase

5yrs and under

9:30am

 Registration is available, starting August 2019, online at runningroom.com or in person at the Cobourg YMCA, at the NHH Foundation office, or at the event beginning at 8:45 am. Visit ymcanrt.org more information.

Tuesday, November 26th

Cobourg YMCA

12:00am – 11:59pm

Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving immediately following Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Considered to be the opening day of the giving season, Giving Tuesday is a day when charities, companies and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and support their communities.
 

YMCA Northumberland hopes to use Giving Tuesday to make a difference in the community. We would like to invite you to help us reach this year’s goal.  Please consider joining YMCA Northumberland in supporting our community by making a donation on Giving Tuesday.

Stop by the Cobourg or Brighton YMCA to make a donation in person or make one online at ymcanrt.org

Learn more about Giving Tuesday by visiting ymcanrt.org

On Monday, October 7, 2019, the Northumberland Forest Turkey Trot took.

Participants of all ages can come out to enjoy a 5K, 2.5K, 2K, 1K, and the Gobble Wobble Search (for the little ones). Pledges raised at the event will go directly to the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign supporting individuals and families in Northumberland County.

Location to be determined. To learn more and to register (starting July 1st ) Please visit http://northumberlandforestturkeytrot.org/

On Sunday, September 29, 2019, YMCA Northumberland hosts its annual Brighton Applefest 5k run and 1k Kids Fun Run in celebration of the Brighton Applefest. All proceeds go towards the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

The Brighton YMCA Applefest Run will start and finish at East Northumberland Secondary School (ENSS) in Brighton, Ontario.

Race fee for the 5 km race is $25 and free for the 1km fun run. You can register online at ymcanrt.org, in person at the Brighton YMCA (613) 475-2887 or at the event beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Visit ymcanrt.org for more information.

Join us for a morning to celebrate the Peacemakers in Northumberland County.

RSVP required. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to lisa.munday@nrt.ymca.ca

On Friday, August 23, 2019, YMCA Northumberland hosts the annual Strong Kids Duathlon to give local children the ultimate duathlon experience, with a goal to finish, not to win.

Participants will begin by swimming in the YMCA Centennial Pool followed by running a track through Victoria Park.

Donations to the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign will be accepted.

Different age categories to accommodate children of all ages, from three to thirteen years old. There are different distances, based on age, to give each child a fair opportunity. Please see the chart below for full details of the age divisions and distances.
AGE     SWIM  RUN    START

3          15m     200m   6:00pm

4-5       15m     200m   6:10pm

6-7       50m     500m   6:20pm

8-9       100m   1km     6:35pm

10-11   150m   1.5km  6:50pm

12-13   200m   2km     7:10pm

Registration for the event is $15 per child, and subsidized registration is available. To register in advance,  online at ymcanrt.org or stop by Cobourg YMCA. Registration will also be open at the event beginning at 5 p.m. in Victoria Park.
Visit ymcanrt.org for more information.

On Friday, July 12th, YMCA Northumberland will hold its Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Dalewood Golf Club (7465 Dale Rd, Cobourg).

Each year, the YMCA Northumberland Annual Charity Golf Tournament raises funds to ensure the YMCA continues to strengthen our communities through programs focused on improving health and wellbeing throughout Northumberland County.  

Register online by visiting ymcanrt.org or in person at the Cobourg YMCA starting March 2019.

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, YMCA Northumberland will host the second annual Wing Fling to raise money for the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign. Wing Fling is a fun and exciting social gathering with delicious food, family, and friends.

The evening event features live local bands fresh made wings and local fries. Mark the date on your calendar, tell your friends and visit ymcanrt.org for more information.

Visit ymcanrt.org for more information.

On Saturday, March 2, 2019, starting at 9:00 am, YMCA Northumberland is launching its annual YMCA Strong Communities Campaign with the kick-off events, Cyclemania and Dragonboat Tug-O-War

Cyclemania features themed CycleFit sessions where Individuals or groups can register for a minimum pledge per session.

Dragonboat Tug-O-War - Get six team members together and challenge an opposing team, or let us match you up. Be the first team to paddle the boat over the line to collect all the fiery glory! Registration is per team.

Join us for our Community Open House:
February 19, 2019, from 12:00-4:00 pm, sponsored by Realty Executives Pentel Ltd. Brokerage - Daniel J Bulger.

Cobourg YMCA

339 Elgin Street Cobourg

Brighton YMCA

170 Main St, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

YMCA Northumberland invite our communities to spend Family Day playing, climbing and swimming at the Cobourg YMCA or trying out the fitness facilities at the Brighton YMCA. 

YMCA Northumberland and Realty Executives Pentel Ltd. Brokerage - Daniel J Bulger are committed to Building Strong Communities throughout Northumberland County. Community Partner, Realty Executives Pentel Ltd. Brokerage - Daniel J Bulger, makes it possible for YMCA Northumberland to build facilities and programs designed to promote physical activity, active play and social interaction.