World Ninja League Tier 1/Tier 2 Northwest Regional

May 15-17, 2026

Welcome to the Northwest Tier 1/Tier 2 combined Regional Championship! Remember, to participate in this competition, you must be qualified from the Northwest region in either Tier 1 or Tier 2. Top 16 or top 35% in each age/gender division will advance to WNL World Championships, taking place in Greensboro, NC in June.

Each athlete will be running two courses for this competition. The first course will be a speed course using Flow Course rules. The second course will be a longer course using Challenge Course rules for Tier 1, and Full Course rules for Tier 2. Both courses will count toward an athletes’ final standings. Athletes will receive points based on their placements on each course and the best combined score will win the Course Overall title – and the Regional Championship.

Our event age groups and run dates are listed below. You will register in the same division you’ve been competing in this season. Awards will be handed out after each course wave, with redemption time taking place at the end of each day! Medals will be awarded to top three finishers in every age/gender division. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the Elite male and female division.

Tentative Competition Schedule

Final schedules will be emailed the week of the competition. Timing may change, but the day that each division competes on is finalized.

Friday, May 15 (Tier 2)

  • Kids 6-8/Mature Kids 9-10/Preteens 11-12 Male and Female
    • Rules and course walkthrough 2:00-2:30pm
    • Course runs 2:45-3:45pm
    • Awards 3:50pm
  • Teens 13-14, Young Adult 15-17, Adult 18-39, Masters 40+ 
    • Rules and course walkthrough 4:00-4:30pm
    • Course runs 4:45-5:45pm
    • Awards 5:50pm
  • Redemption Time: 5:50-6:30pm

Saturday, May 16 (Tier 1)

Kids 6-8 Male/Female, Mature Kids 9-10 Male/Female

  • Speed Course & Challenge Course Rules/Walkthrough: 8:00 – 8:30am
  • Speed Course Runs: 9:00 – 10:00am
  • Challenge Course Runs: 10:15 – 1:30pm
  • Awards: 1:35 – 1:45pm

Preteens 11-12 Female, Teen Female, 13-14, Young Adult 15-17 Female, Adults 18-39 Female, Masters Female

  • Speed Course & Challenge Course Rules/Walkthrough: 2:15 – 2:45pm
  • Speed Course Runs: 3:15 – 3:45pm
  • Challenge Course Runs: 3:55 – 6:30pm
  • Awards: 6:30 – 6:40pm

Redemption time for all Saturday athletes: 6:45 – 7:30pm

Sunday, May 17 (Tier 1)

Young Adult 15-17 Male, Adult 18-39 Male, Masters 40+ Male

  • Speed Course & Challenge Course Rules/Walkthrough: 8:00 – 8:30am
  • Speed Course Runs: 8:50 – 9:30am
  • Challenge Course Runs: 9:35 – 11:50am
  • Awards: 12:00 – 12:10pm

Preteen 11-12 Male, Teens 13-14 Male

  • Speed Course & Challenge Course Rules/Walkthrough: 12:30 – 1:00pm
  • Speed Course Runs: 1:20 – 2:00pm
  • Challenge Course Runs: 2:05 – 4:20pm
  • Awards: 4:20 – 4:30pm

Elite Male and Female

  • Speed Course & Challenge Course Rules/Walkthrough: 5:00 – 5:20pm
  • Speed Course Runs: 5:40 – 5:55pm
  • Challenge Course Runs: 6:00 – 6:55pm
  • Awards: 7:00 – 7:10pm

Redemption time for all athletes: 7:15 – 8:00pm

Registration

We are limited in the number of competitors we can accommodate, so register early! Please make sure to fill out all fields correctly to ensure a proper registration. If you need help finding Ninjaworks ID’s for you or your coach, you can look them up here: https://worldninjaleague.org/athlete-search/

Coaches that plan to be on the course during their athletes’ runs must have a WNL Floor Certification. You can find more information on this certification here: https://worldninjaleague.org/coaching-certification/
As stipulated by the WNL, we will be enforcing this rule, so please be sure your coach has this certification if you plan on having them on the course with you during your run!
Register for Tier 1
Register for Tier 2

Accommodations

We have a discounted lodging block at the Holiday Inn & Suites! Please note that this is the Holiday Inn next to the Bellingham International Airport (not the Holiday Inn Express on Meridian St.)

Location: 4260 Mitchell Way Bellingham, WA

Dates: May 14–17

Rate: $129 + tax (mix of single king and double queen)

Last Day to Book: May 1st

Hotel Features: Sauna & steam room, pool & spa, on-site restaurant, 24-hour gym, complimentary parking (ground level & underground)

Booking Instructions:
There are two options to access the preferred rates:

  1. Call the hotel’s front desk directly at 360-746-6844 and ask to book within the Life Force Ninja group block.
  2. Click on the ‘Book Here’ button below. Following this link will take you to the room selection page for the entire date range (May 14–17). If you prefer to stay for fewer nights, you can update your check in and check out date, hit search, and the preferred rate will still apply.
Book Here

Questions?

Please email Jadyn at jadyn@lifeforceninja.fit for any questions regarding this competition.