American Ninja Warrior (season 9)
The ninth season of the reality competition series American Ninja Warrior premiered on June 12, 2017 on NBC. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila returned for their respective eighth and fifth seasons, alongside sideline reporter Kristine Leahy who returned for her third season. In addition prior to the ninth-season premiere, NBC aired a special ANW Celebrity, Red Nose Day edition featuring nine celebrities, each coached by nine elite ninjas on May 25 before airing USA vs. The World III on June 4.
This year for the first time, the top five women in each city qualifying course qualified for the city finals course, and the top two women in each city finals qualify for national finals, regardless of their placement overall. Beginning in Season 9, wildcard invitations will no longer be allowed for the National Finals in Vegas as only competitors who finish their city finals or those in the Top 15 or Women Top 2 by the end of the night will advance. Also, the show introduces ANW Obstacle Design Challenge, where from over 2500 fan-submitted obstacles, seven chosen obstacles are introduced in the show.
Competition schedule
| Qualifying airing | Finals airing | City | Episode taping | Venue |
| June 12, 2017 | July 24, 2017 | Los Angeles, California | March 7–8, 2017 | Universal Studios Hollywood |
| June 19, 2017 | July 31, 2017 | San Antonio, Texas | March 26–27, 2017 | Bexar County Courthouse |
| June 26, 2017 | August 7, 2017 | Daytona Beach, Florida | April 7–8, 2017 | Daytona International Speedway |
| July 3, 2017 | August 21, 2017 | Kansas City, Missouri | April 24–26, 2017 | Union Station |
| July 10, 2017 | August 14, 2017 | Cleveland, Ohio | May 8–9, 2017 | Public Square |
| July 17, 2017 | August 28, 2017 | Denver, Colorado | May 23–24, 2017 | Civic Center Park |
Obstacles
Indicates obstacles created by fans for the "American Ninja Warrior Obstacle Design Challenge".City courses
Los Angeles
Los Angeles qualifiers
The Los Angeles Qualifiers featured two new obstacles, Cannonball Drop and Battering Ram. The night concluded with 22 finishers. Grant McCartney earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with the fastest time. Other finishers include Adam Rayl and Kevin Bull.| order | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Grant McCartney | 1:26.37 | Finished |
| 2 | Adam Rayl | 1:29.79 | Finished |
| 3 | Kevin Bull | 1:33.57 | Finished |
| 4 | Flip Rodriguez | 1:58.28 | Finished |
| 5 | Brian Wilczewski | 1:59.15 | Finished |
| 6 | Sean Bryan | 1:59.47 | Finished |
| 7 | Ryan Robinson | 2:02.56 | Finished |
| 8 | Nick Hanson | 2:07.82 | Finished |
| 9 | Gabe Hurtado | 2:09.93 | Finished |
| 10 | Anthony Trucks | 2:20.76 | Finished |
| 11 | Brent Bundy | 2:26.47 | Finished |
| 12 | Robin Pietschmann | 2:29.81 | Finished |
| 13 | Jackson Meyer | 2:31.24 | Finished |
| 14 | Kapu Gaison | 2:37.24 | Finished |
| 15 | Josh Levin | 2:49.62 | Finished |
| 16 | Riles Nganga | 3:02.85 | Finished |
| 17 | Westley Silvestri | 3:09.86 | Finished |
| 18 | Charlie Andrews | 3:19.89 | Finished |
| 19 | Benjamin Humphrys | 3:21.46 | Finished |
| 20 | Sander Odish | 3:25.55 | Finished |
| 21 | Anton Reichel | 3:29.09 | Finished |
| 22 | Steve Seiver | 3:46.62 | Finished |
| 23 | Daniel Moreno | 2:38.19 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 24 | Zhanique Lovett | 3:10.59 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 25 | Tyler Vogt | 3:48.15 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 26 | Alan Connealy | 41.10 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 27 | David Campbell | 51.93 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 28 | Scott Willson | 55.92 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 29 | K. C. Halik | 1:33.18 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 30 | Tiana Webberley | 1:35.04 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Zhanique Lovett | 3:10.59 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 2 | Tiana Webberley | 1:35.04 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 3 | April Steiner Bennett | 1:43.51 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 4 | Rebekah Bonilla | 2:05.65 | Failed on Battering Ram |
| 5 | Natalie Duran | 2:20.17 | Failed on Battering Ram |
Los Angeles finals
The Los Angeles finals round featured two new obstacles, Swinging Peg Board and Elevator Climb. The round concluded with four finishers. The "Papal Ninja" Sean Bryan just edged out concrete worker Adam Rayl to earn the fastest finish of the night with a time of 5:07.22. Grant McCartney was eliminated after failing the Salmon Ladder and David Campbell advanced.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Sean Bryan | 5:07.22 | Finished |
| 2 | Adam Rayl | 5:07.92 | Finished |
| 3 | Charlie Andrews | 6:02.21 | Finished |
| 4 | Josh Levin | 6:27.98 | Finished |
| 5 | Flip Rodriguez | 4:49.73 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 6 | Gabe Hurtado | 7:16.23 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 7 | Brian Wilczewski | 2:31.21 | Failed on Stair Hopper |
| 8 | Kevin Bull | 3:02.40 | Failed on Stair Hopper |
| 9 | Robin Pietschmann | 4:23.90 | Failed on Stair Hopper |
| 10 | Jackson Meyer | 5:03.54 | Failed on Stair Hopper |
| 11 | Kapu Gaison | 3:03.15 | Failed on Swinging Peg Board |
| 12 | Steve Seiver | 3:10.34 | Failed on Swinging Peg Board |
| 13 | Benjamin Humphrys | 3:15.66 | Failed on Swinging Peg Board |
| 14 | Nick Hanson | 3:22.56 | Failed on Swinging Peg Board |
| 15 | David Campbell | 3:29.48 | Failed on Swinging Peg Board |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Rebekah Bonilla | 5:26.32 | Failed on Swinging Peg Board |
| 2 | Zhanique Lovett | 3:14.80 | Failed on Warped Wall |
San Antonio
San Antonio qualifiers
The San Antonio qualifying round featured two new or modified obstacles, the Spinning Bridge and the Sky Hooks and concluded with 16 finishers. Both ANW veteran Brent Steffensen and former Olympic gymnast Jonathan Horton returned to full form by completing the course and moving onto the next round. ANW trainer Daniel Gil earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with the fastest time. Also, IndyCar racer Conor Daly competed, but failed on the first obstacle. The first woman up the Warped Wall, Kacy Catanzaro, failed the Sky Hooks when the ring slipped off the hook while she was attempting to make a transition, but she placed in the women’s top 5 and moved on to finals.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Daniel Gil | 1:43.24 | Finished |
| 2 | Thomas Stillings | 1:45.76 | Finished |
| 3 | Josh Salinas | 2:10.29 | Finished |
| 4 | Brian Burkhardt | 2:20.61 | Finished |
| 5 | Karsten Williams | 2:23.29 | Finished |
| 6 | Nicholas Coolridge | 2:43.21 | Finished |
| 7 | Kevin Klein | 2:55.51 | Finished |
| 8 | Grant Clinton | 2:56.63 | Finished |
| 9 | Jody Avila | 3:02.59 | Finished |
| 10 | Andrew Lowes | 3:10.98 | Finished |
| 11 | Brent Steffensen | 3:20.38 | Finished |
| 12 | Victor Juarez | 3:28.68 | Finished |
| 13 | Abel Gonzalez | 4:12.63 | Finished |
| 14 | Jonathan Horton | 4:27.28 | Finished |
| 15 | Tanr Ross | 4:35.91 | Finished |
| 16 | Jonathan Parr | 4:39.09 | Finished |
| 17 | Will Smithee | 1:31.49 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 18 | Kye Ackel | 1:32.29 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 19 | David Yarter | 1:34.29 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 20 | Cass Clawson | 1:42.71 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 21 | Kenny Niemitalo | 1:43.57 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 22 | Nate Burkhalter | 1:47.51 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 23 | Blake Devine | 1:47.79 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 24 | Brandon Pannell | 1:50.86 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 25 | Matt Holt | 1:50.90 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 26 | Damir Okanovic | 1:52.29 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 27 | Tremayne Dortch | 2:01.47 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 28 | Sam Ballard | 2:13.90 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 29 | Jared Bandy | 2:28.24 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 30 | Barclay Stockett | 3.29.71 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Barclay Stockett | 3.29.71 | Failed on Pipefitter |
| 2 | Kacy Catanzaro | 1:52.88 | Failed on Sky Hooks |
| 3 | Sherrie Laureano | 1:14.24 | Failed on Spinning Bridge |
| 4 | Kaiti Haymaker | 1:20.76 | Failed on Spinning Bridge |
| 5 | Brittany Hanks | 16.65 | Failed on Tic Toc |
San Antonio finals
The San Antonio City finals round featured two new obstacles, Spinball Wizard and Elevator Climb. The round concluded with only one finisher; Daniel Gil who completed the course with a time of 5:50.65, knocking out Nate Burkhalter off the top 15.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Daniel Gil | 5:50.65 | Finished |
| 2 | Thomas Stillings | 4:29.25 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 3 | Nicholas Coolridge | 5:07.15 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 4 | Brent Steffensen | 6:41.66 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 5 | Karsten Williams | 2:39.43 | Failed on Spinball Wizard |
| 6 | Andrew Lowes | 3:54.62 | Failed on Spinball Wizard |
| 7 | Josh Salinas | 2:29.64 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 8 | Brian Burkhardt | 2:55.84 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 9 | Damir Okanovic | 3:02.90 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 10 | Matt Holt | 3:19.13 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 11 | Grant Clinton | 3:25.56 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 12 | Abel Gonzalez | 3:25.98 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 13 | Brandon Pannell | 3:29.05 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 14 | Cass Clawson | 3:31.83 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 15 | Jody Avila | 3:32.66 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Barclay Stockett | 5:43.62 | Failed on Hourglass Drop |
| 2 | Kacy Catanzaro * | 4:18.32 | Failed on Warped Wall |
Note: * This was the last time Catanzaro competed as she is retiring from all Ninja competitions to join the WWE.
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Qualifiers
The Daytona Beach qualifiers had two new obstacles, one designed by tennis instructor and walk-on competitor Kevin Carbone. He won the ANW Obstacle Design Contest and made it through his own Wingnuts obstacle. The other new obstacle was the Rolling Pin. Gym owner Drew Drechsel earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with the fastest time. Stuntwoman Jessie Graff finished 26th overall and 1st among the women competitors. Also, NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy competed, but failed on the second obstacle.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Drew Drechsel | 1:10.49 | Finished |
| 2 | Travis Rosen | 1:47.14 | Finished |
| 3 | Tyler Gillett | 2:17.23 | Finished |
| 4 | Casidy Marks | 2:26.80 | Finished |
| 5 | Tukrong Klengdong | 2:30.91 | Finished |
| 6 | JJ Woods | 2:35.07 | Finished |
| 7 | Brett Sims | 2:46.04 | Finished |
| 8 | Reko Rivera | 2:52.38 | Finished |
| 9 | Ryan Stratis | 2:55.19 | Finished |
| 10 | Lucas Gomes | 3:00.21 | Finished |
| 11 | Sean Darling-Hammond | 3:05.77 | Finished |
| 12 | Nick Patel | 3:06.38 | Finished |
| 13 | Kevin Carbone | 3:07.73 | Finished |
| 14 | Rigel Henry | 3:10.73 | Finished |
| 15 | Alexio Gomes | 3:15.04 | Finished |
| 16 | Dustin Fishman | 3:55.24 | Finished |
| 17 | Michael Johnson | 3:56.91 | Finished |
| 18 | Eddy Stewart | 4:16.18 | Finished |
| 19 | Les Bradley | 1:10.57 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 20 | Michael Murdick | 1:27.26 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 21 | Steven Cen | 1:32.99 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 22 | Bootie Cothran | 1:35.58 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 23 | Faris Xero | 1:36.00 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 24 | Cedric Idudu | 1:43.45 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 25 | Oscar Ramirez | 1:45.89 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 26 | Jessie Graff | 1:46.80 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 27 | Ricky Vu | 1:50.36 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 28 | Josh Butler | 1:52.29 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 29 | Royall Eason | 1:55.03 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 30 | Jonathan Lorch | 2:01.11 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Jessie Graff | 1:46.80 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 2 | Lindsay Eskildsen | 2:21.13 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 3 | Bree Widener | 2:53.67 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
| 4 | Emily Durham | 31.54 | Failed on Wingnuts |
| 5 | Adriane Alvord | 51.59 | Failed on Wingnuts |
Daytona Beach Finals
The Daytona Beach finals round had a new obstacle, the Giant Cubes. It concluded with only one finisher; Drew Drechsel, earning the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night", knocking out Eddy Stewart. Jessie Graff became the first woman to reach the Elevator Climb. Ricky Vu exited on the first obstacle due to leg cramps. JJ Woods was looking strong on the Elevator Climb but his grip gave out before he could reach the top.Obstacles used, in addition to those during the qualifiers, for the Daytona Beach Finals are listed below.
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Drew Drechsel | 7:34.60 | Finished |
| 2 | JJ Woods | 6:20.96 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 3 | Sean Darling-Hammond | 6:26.03 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 4 | Jessie Graff | 7:04.50 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 5 | Travis Rosen | 3:41.07 | Failed on Circuit Board |
| 6 | Casidy Marks | 3:47.40 | Failed on Circuit Board |
| 7 | Tyler Gillett | 3:47.60 | Failed on Circuit Board |
| 8 | Kevin Carbone | 4:51.35 | Failed on Circuit Board |
| 9 | Rigel Henry | 2:47.71 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| 10 | Nick Patel | 3:44.59 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| 11 | Lucas Gomes | 3:52.87 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| 12 | Reko Rivera | 3:53.30 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| 13 | Ryan Stratis | 3:58.95 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| 14 | Dustin Fishman | 4:00.02 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| 15 | Michael Johnson | 4:08.65 | Failed on Giant Cubes |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Jessie Graff | 7:04.50 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 2 | Lindsay Eskildsen | 1:39.58 | Failed on Rolling Thunder |
Kansas City
Kansas City Qualifiers
The Kansas City qualifiers round had three new obstacles, the Hang Glider, the Broken Pipes, and Crank it Up. Lance Pekus earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with the fastest time. Other finishers include Brandon Mears, Tyler Yamauchi, Tyler Smith, and Ethan Swanson.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Lance Pekus | 2:10.16 | Finished |
| 2 | Brandon Mears | 2:41.91 | Finished |
| 3 | Tyler Yamauchi | 2:47.69 | Finished |
| 4 | Tyler Smith | 2:54.34 | Finished |
| 5 | Ethan Swanson | 2:59.94 | Finished |
| 6 | Broc Bebout | 3:05.35 | Finished |
| 7 | Dave Cavanagh | 3:27.51 | Finished |
| 8 | Ben Baker | 3:55.90 | Finished |
| 9 | Jelani Allen | 4:06.31 | Finished |
| 10 | Dennis Lappin | 4:09.10 | Finished |
| 11 | Devin Harrelson | 3:20.15 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 12 | Todd Mitchell | 4:37.09 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 13 | Hunter Guerard | 1:04.13 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 14 | Kyle Mendoza | 1:17.79 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 15 | Jeremiah Morgan | 1:20.47 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 16 | Dan Polizzi | 1:38.67 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 17 | Eric Middleton | 1:38.93 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 18 | Drew Hendry | 1:39.12 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 19 | Alex Carson | 1:47.55 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 20 | Mitch Vedepo | 1:56.17 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 21 | Brad Spine | 2:01.01 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 22 | Bobby Mohannon | 2:11.50 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 23 | Wes Whitlam | 2:20.51 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 24 | Kyle Schulze | 2:36.54 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 25 | Morgan "Moose" Wright | 2:58.82 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 26 | Michael Bougher | 28.36 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 27 | Deren Perez | 30.35 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 28 | Donovan Metoyer | 39.37 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 29 | Craig Schafer | 44.84 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 30 | Spencer Johnson | 53.10 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Sarah Schoback | 1:15.25 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 2 | Annie Dudek | 1:16.40 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 3 | Abby Paul | 1:30.18 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 4 | Maggi Thorne | 1:31.58 | Failed on Crank It Up |
| 5 | Sara Heesen | 1:39.55 | Failed on Crank It Up |
Kansas City Finals
The Kansas City finals round had a new obstacle, the Iron Maiden. The round concluded without any finishers, making it the second time in ANW history that a course has gone unfinished. Ethan Swanson and the Towers of Power all fell on the third obstacle. Maggi Thorne became the first woman to defeat Crank It Up and earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night".Obstacles used, in addition to those during the qualifiers, for the Kansas City Finals are listed below.
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Mitch Vedepo | 4:19.49 | Failed on Elevator Climb |
| 2 | Tyler Yamauchi | 3:44.53 | Failed on Iron Maiden |
| 3 | Hunter Guerard | 2:49.30 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 4 | Eric Middleton | 3:22.46 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 5 | Dave Cavanagh | 3:33.90 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 6 | Lance Pekus | 3:36.52 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 7 | Jeremiah Morgan | 4:17.41 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 8 | Jelani Allen | 4:17.42 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 9 | Alex Carson | 4:34.69 | Failed on Floating Monkey Bars |
| 10 | Kyle Mendoza | 1:17.73 | Failed on Salmon Ladder |
| 11 | Spencer Johnson | 2:56.12 | Failed on Salmon Ladder |
| 12 | Brad Spine | 2:57.20 | Failed on Salmon Ladder |
| 13 | Ben Baker | 2:57.37 | Failed on Salmon Ladder |
| 14 | Morgan "Moose" Wright | 4:17.37 | Failed on Salmon Ladder |
| 15 | Donovan Metoyer | 1:04.60 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Maggi Thorne | 2:43.92 | Failed on Bar Hop |
| 2 | Sara Heesen | 1:10.04 | Failed on Crank It Up |
Cleveland
Cleveland Qualifiers
The Cleveland qualifiers featured only one new obstacle. Allyssa Beird was the first woman to complete the course this season; she and Jesse LaBreck were the first two women to hit the buzzer during the same qualifier. It was also the first time that two couples completed the course during the same qualifying run. Jesse LaBreck also earned the "Pom Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night."| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Anthony DeFranco | 2:31.17 | Finished |
| 2 | Joe Moravsky | 2:32.77 | Finished |
| 3 | Sean Noel | 2:40.71 | Finished |
| 4 | Dan Galiczynski | 3:13.66 | Finished |
| 5 | James McGrath | 3:22.10 | Finished |
| 6 | Najee Richardson | 3:28.58 | Finished |
| 7 | Judas Licciardello | 3:31.52 | Finished |
| 8 | Michael Torres | 3:44.70 | Finished |
| 9 | Mike Bernardo | 3:47.59 | Finished |
| 10 | Chris DiGangi | 4:01.02 | Finished |
| 11 | Jamie Rahn | 4:13.96 | Finished |
| 12 | Jesse LaBreck | 4:22.06 | Finished |
| 13 | Tyler Cravens | 4:27.78 | Finished |
| 14 | Allyssa Beird | 6:20.32 | Finished |
| 15 | Mathew Ilgenfritz | 2:16.36 | Failed on Warped Wall |
| 16 | Jon Alexis Jr. | 1:02.02 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 17 | Mike Meyers | 1:30.28 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 18 | Cory Cook | 1:49.28 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 19 | Derek Mathew | 2:06.33 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 20 | Naeem Mulkey | 2:07.04 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 21 | Samer Delgado | 2:14.53 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 22 | Mark Ribeiro | 2:24.22 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 23 | Alexi Matousek | 2:24.28 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 24 | Kevin Weng | 2:25.22 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 25 | Patrick Lavanty | 2:37.20 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 26 | Steve Allen | 2:41.21 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 27 | Jonathan Angelilli | 2:44.05 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 28 | Mike Shuck | 2:45.66 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 29 | Fabio Figueiredo | 2:56.41 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| 30 | Daniel Arnold | 3:05.56 | Failed on I-Beam Gap |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Jesse LaBreck | 4:22.06 | Finished |
| 2 | Allyssa Beird | 6:20.32 | Finished |
| 3 | Tori Clement | 1:22.23 | Failed on Ring Jump |
| 4 | Michelle Warnky | 1:28.19 | Failed on Ring Jump |
| 5 | Annika Nieshalla | 1:35.02 | Failed on Ring Jump |
Cleveland Finals
The Cleveland City finals round introduced a new obstacle, the Nail Clipper, which defeated all but two competitors. "Captain NBC" Jamie Rahn was the first to hit the buzzer, earning the "POM Wonderful Run of the Night" with a time of 8:39.85. Weatherman Joe Moravsky finished the course even faster, at 7:24.10. James McGrath's streak of six Nationals appearances ended when he fell on the dismount from the Nail Clipper; he finished the Salmon Ladder with a time just outside the Top 15. Michelle Warnky made it farther than all but 6 other women in the city finals of ANW 9, making it to the Nail Clipper, but her slow time prevented her from going to Vegas with a talented field of women in Cleveland.Obstacles used, in addition to those during the qualifiers, for the Cleveland City Finals are listed below.
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Joe Moravsky | 7:24.10 | Finished |
| 2 | Jamie Rahn | 8:39.85 | Finished |
| 3 | Jon Alexis Jr. | 2:40.68 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 4 | Mike Meyers | 3:35.18 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 5 | Judas Licciardello | 3:53.33 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 6 | Michael Torres | 3:53.62 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 7 | Dan Galiczynski | 3:57.56 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 8 | Mike Bernardo | 3:57.97 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 9 | Anthony DeFranco | 4:03.32 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 10 | Chris DiGangi | 4:18.92 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 11 | Matthew Ilgenfritz | 4:38.26 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 12 | Tyler Cravens | 4:44.29 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 13 | Najee Richardson | 4:52.73 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 14 | Samer Delgado | 4:56.13 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 15 | Jesse Labreck | 5:03.76 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Jesse LaBreck | 5:03.76 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
| 2 | Allyssa Beird | 6:09.20 | Failed on Nail Clipper |
Denver
Denver Qualifiers
The Denver qualifiers featured two new obstacles. The competition concluded with a 2nd to lowest total of only 8 finishers. The fastest run was awarded to gym owner Lorin Ball who earned the "Pom Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with a time of 1:42.89. Also, PBR bull rider Venn Johns competed, but failed on the third obstacle. Jake Murray also competed, but failed on the third obstacle as well.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Lorin Ball | 1:42.89 | Finished |
| 2 | Dan Yager | 1:59.65 | Finished |
| 3 | Ian Dory | 2:47.79 | Finished |
| 4 | Drew Knapp | 2:50.94 | Finished |
| 5 | Craig Richard | 3:17.97 | Finished |
| 6 | Bart Copeland | 3:26.26 | Finished |
| 7 | Andrew Duncan | 3:36.25 | Finished |
| 8 | Nick Kostreski | 3:36.43 | Finished |
| 9 | Brian Arnold | 1:15.15 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 10 | Karson Voiles | 1:20.21 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 11 | Ben Antoine | 1:29.90 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 12 | Devin Stratton | 1:30.78 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 13 | Michael Silenzi | 1:31.65 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 14 | Matt Dolce | 1:35.64 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 15 | Yancey Quezada | 1:39.53 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 16 | Michael Stanger | 1:41.57 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 17 | Ben Burkhalter | 1:42.67 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 18 | Kyle Wilson | 1:43.30 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 19 | Jesse Lucero | 1:46.12 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 20 | Brandon Todacheenie | 1:51.36 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 21 | Ryan Souter | 2:04.71 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 22 | Ian Weber | 2:05.09 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 23 | Meagan Martin | 2:17.81 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 24 | Jeri D’Aurelio | 2:27.83 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 25 | Matt Reeves | 2:30.37 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 26 | Sam Sann | 2:37.64 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 27 | Luke Chambers | 2:40.71 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 28 | Tammy McClure | 2:53.08 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 29 | Dalton Knapp | 3:03.62 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 30 | Nate DeHaan | 3:59.86 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Meagan Martin | 2:17.81 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 2 | Jeri D’Aurelio | 2:27.83 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 3 | Tammy McClure | 2:53.08 | Failed on Rail Runner |
| 4 | Larissa Cottle | 3:00.15 | Failed on Paddle Boards |
| 5 | Tanya O’Donohue | 18.44 | Failed on Ring Swing |
Denver Finals
Obstacles used, in addition to those during the qualifiers, for the Denver City Finals are listed below. Ian Dory earned the "POM Wonderful Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with a finishing time of 6:56.33. Lorin Ball exhibited all of his upper-body training on The Wedge, and was one of the three people to clear the obstacle.| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Ian Dory | 6:56.33 | Finished |
| 2 | Lorin Ball | 3:54.71 | Failed on Ninjago Roll |
| 3 | Jesse Lucero | 4:09.68 | Failed on Ninjago Roll |
| 4 | Karson Voiles | 2:58.62 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 5 | Ryan Souter | 3:03.22 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 6 | Dan Yager | 3:15.07 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 7 | Craig Richard | 3:24.15 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 8 | Bart Copeland | 3:46.84 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 9 | Drew Knapp | 3:51.98 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 10 | Ben Antoine | 4:06.41 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 11 | Brian Arnold | 4:17.08 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 12 | Yancey Quezada | 4:17.09 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 13 | Luke Chambers | 4:18.37 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 14 | Michael Silenzi | 4:33.48 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 15 | Nick Kostreski | 6:03.78 | Failed on The Wedge |
| Rank | Competitor | Time | Furthest Obstacle |
| 1 | Meagan Martin | 6:19.07 | Failed on The Wedge |
| 2 | Jeri D'Aurelio | 2:03.26 | Failed on Rail Runner |
Note: The competitors of Denver Finals were also given free tickets to the premiere of The Lego Ninjago Movie.
National Finals
The National Finals were held along the Las Vegas Strip, as has been the case since the series set up its own finals course instead of sending competitors to Japan.Stage 1
All competitors must complete the eight obstacles on Stage 1 with a time limit of 2:35.00. Highlights included school teacher Allyssa Beird who made ANW history by becoming only the second woman to complete Stage One, earning her the POM Wonderful "Crazy Healthy Run of the Night". Also, at only 5 foot, gymnastics coach Barclay Stockett, became the second woman to get past the Warped Wall on Stage One. Later, NBC sports announcer Mike Tirico joined ANW announcers Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabuamila for a few play-by-plays of the competitors. During the second half, "Real Life Ninja" Drew Drechsel earned the POM Wonderful "Crazy Healthy Run of the Night" with the fastest run on Stage One of the competition with a speedy time of 1:33.71. This season broke the previous record of most Stage 1 finishers with 41, beating the previous record of 38 from Season 7.VS what it says that Kacy Catanzaro said that she had retired after the San Antonio Finals she still competed in the National Finals on Stage 1 but she ultimately failed the Double Dipper marking her final appearance on American Ninja Warrior. Then she retired to go to the WWE.
Stage 1 featured three new obstacles, the Double Dipper, Parkour Run and the Domino Pipes.
Competitors who completed Stage 1 are listed below. △ denotes female competitors.
| Order | Competitor | Outcome | Result |
| 1 | Drew Drechsel | Finished | 1:33.71 |
| 2 | Josh Salinas | Finished | 1:38.54 |
| 3 | Daniel Gil | Finished | 1:47.04 |
| 4 | Lance Pekus | Finished | 1:49.52 |
| 5 | Hunter Guerard | Finished | 1:51.16 |
| 6 | Joe Moravsky | Finished | 1:52.24 |
| 7 | Dave Cavanagh | Finished | 1:56.76 |
| 8 | Nicholas Coolridge | Finished | 1:58.18 |
| 9 | Jamie Rahn | Finished | 1:59.77 |
| 10 | Brent Steffensen | Finished | 2:01.34 |
| 11 | Thomas Stillings | Finished | 2:02.12 |
| 12 | Matthew Ilgenfritz | Finished | 2:03.48 |
| 13 | Flip Rodriguez | Finished | 2:04.34 |
| 14 | Kevin Bull | Finished | 2:07.05 |
| 15 | Najee Richardson | Finished | 2:07.39 |
| 16 | Jody Avila | Finished | 2:08.18 |
| 17 | Travis Rosen | Finished | 2:08.97 |
| 18 | Tyler Yamauchi | Finished | 2:09.53 |
| 19 | Mike Bernardo | Finished | 2:10.10 |
| 20 | Eric Middleton | Finished | 2:11.48 |
| 21 | Cass Clawson | Finished | 2:12.32 |
| 22 | David Campbell | Finished | 2:14.11 |
| 23 | Adam Rayl | Finished | 2:14.60 |
| 24 | Brian Arnold | Finished | 2:15.15 |
| 25 | Sean Bryan | Finished | 2:15.48 |
| 26 | Michael Silenzi | Finished | 2:15.56 |
| 27 | Tyler Gillett | Finished | 2:15.59 |
| 28 | Nick Kostreski | Finished | 2:17.28 |
| 29 | Abel Gonzalez | Finished | 2:17.60 |
| 30 | J.J. Woods | Finished | 2:18.27 |
| 31 | Jon Alexis Jr. | Finished | 2:19.40 |
| 32 | Josh Levin | Finished | 2:21.09 |
| 33 | Karson Voiles | Finished | 2:21.10 |
| 34 | Drew Knapp | Finished | 2:24.28 |
| 35 | Ryan Stratis | Finished | 2:25.33 |
| 36 | Allyssa Beird ∆ | Finished | 2:26.52 |
| 37 | Ian Dory | Finished | 2:27.66 |
| 38 | Andrew Lowes | Finished | 2:28.32 |
| 39 | Grant Clinton | Finished | 2:28.52 |
| 40 | Sean Darling-Hammond | Finished | 2:28.74 |
| 41 | Nick Hanson | Finished | 2:29.97 |
Stage 2
As always in the national finals, Stage 2 consists of six obstacles. In order to move on to Stage 3, competitors must finish the Stage 2 course in 4 minutes.Stage 2 featured three new obstacles, the Criss Cross Salmon Ladder, the Swing Surfer and Wingnut Alley.
Results:
| Run Order | Competitor | Result | Notes |
| 1 | Ian Dory | 4. Swing Surfer | Failed jump. |
| 2 | Lance Pekus | 5. Wingnut Alley | Transition to second wingnut. |
| 3 | Tyler Yamauchi | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 4 | Brent Steffensen | 3. Wave Runner | First board. |
| 5 | Nick Kostreski | 3. Wave Runner | Digest. First board. |
| 6 | Eric Middleton | 3. Wave Runner | Digest. First board. |
| 7 | Hunter Geurard | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 8 | Ryan Stratis | 1. Giant Ring Swing | Digest. Second ring. |
| 9 | Tyler Gillett | 3. Wave Runner | Digest. Second board. |
| 10 | Travis Rosen | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 11 | Jamie Rahn 'Captain NBC' | 5. Wingnut Alley | Failed dismount. |
| 12 | Nick Hanson | 2. Criss Cross Salmon Ladder | Digest. Second horizontal transition. |
| 13 | Sean Darling-Hammond | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 14 | Jon Alexis Jr. | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 15 | Sean Bryan | FINISH | First to clear Stage 2. |
| 16 | Mike Bernardo | 4. Swing Surfer | Digest. Failed jump. |
| 17 | Drew Knapp | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 18 | Abel Gonzalez | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 19 | Adam Rayl | 5. Wingnut Alley | Failed dismount. |
| 20 | Josh Salinas | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 21 | Jody Avila | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 22 | Andrew Lowes | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 23 | Brian Arnold | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 24 | Najee Richardson | FINISH | POM Run of the Night |
| 25 | Josh Levin | 3. Wave Runner | Digest. Second board.. |
| 26 | Daniel Gil | 5. Wingnut Alley | Failed dismount. |
| 27 | Allyssa Beird | 2. Criss Cross Salmon Ladder | Second horizontal transition. |
| 28 | Dave Cavanagh | 3. Wave Runner | Digest. Transition to first board. |
| 29 | Grant Clinton | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 30 | Karson Voiles | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 31 | David 'Flip' Rodriguez | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Failed dismount. |
| 32 | Joe Moravsky | FINISH | Fastest Stage 2 clear. |
| 33 | Nicholds Coolridge | 2. Criss Cross Salmon Ladder | Digest. First horizontal transition. |
| 34 | David Campbell | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to third wingnut. |
| 35 | Thomas Stillings | 5. Wingnut Alley | Digest. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 36 | Drew Drechsel | 5. Wingnut Alley | Failed dismount.. |
| 37 | Michael Silenzi | 1. Giant Ring Swing | All cut. |
| 38 | Cass Clawson | 3. Wave Runner | All cut. |
| 39 | Matthew Ilgenfritz | 5. Wingnut Alley | All cut. |
| 40 | J.J. Woods | 5. Wingnut Alley | All cut. Transition to second wingnut. |
| 41 | Kevin Bull | 5. Wingnut Alley | All cut. Transition to second wingnut. |
A total of 24 ninjas were taken out by Wingnut Alley. Alyssa Beird, the lone female to advance to Stage 2, was eliminated on the Criss Cross Salmon Ladder.
Stage 3
Stage 3 featured two new obstacles, the Peg Cloud and the Time Bomb.Results:
| Run Order | Competitor | Result | Notes |
| 1 | Sean Bryan | 4. Ultimate Cliffhanger | Transition to fourth ledge. |
| 2 | Najee Richardson | 4. Ultimate Cliffhanger | Transition to second floating ledge. |
| 3 | Joe Moravsky | 7. Time Bomb | Second transition. |