The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Turkey Chase

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December 6, 2009

Photos by Cindy Bertaut from Glogau Photography Studio were added: 10K Overhead Shot and 50m Kids Run.

Photos from Turkey Chase 2009 have been posted on the B-CC Rotary photo website. Due to syncing problems with the cameras and different shooting locations, the gun time of the photos may be off a few minutes.

We're tried to photograph as many runners as possible but with over 8,800 runners, many inevitably were missed. All work were done by volunteers. All proceeds from the sale of the photos will be donated to the Turkey Chase event.

Join our Turkey Chase group on Facebook! Get updates, meet other participants and share your experience.

The turkey is in training...are you? Click here for information on the Turkey Chase Training Program

Here is Bethesda Magazine's write-up on the 2007 Turkey Chase.

A YouTube video of 2007 Turkey Chase.

The High School Principal's Prize update:

Public school standing | Private school standings

Walter Johnson 954 | Whitman 726 | Bethesda-Chevy Chase 564

Stone Ridge 102 | Jewish Day School 99 | Holy Cross 81

Introduction

Every Thanksgiving for the past 26 years, thousands of runners have gathered in Bethesda to run in the Turkey Chase in support of the YMCA's Youth and Family Services, YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club Foundation.

You, your family and friends are invited to participate in one of our three great races. Our USATF-certified 10K race and 2 mile fun run/walk are open to the entire family.

Our 50m Tot-Trot is open to kids 8 and under. Join us to chase our Turkey mascot while 'racing' on the infield track. Every child in the Tot Trot will win a prize.

Add food, music and a whole infield of entertainment and you have a Thanksgiving tradition that appeals to every generation while raising money for critical social services in our community.

Principal's Prize

This new tradition with the Turkey Chase challenges our runners to show their school spirit! When you register for any of our races, please select the high school you currently attend, previously attended or the one you like best. The school with the highest participation will receive a $1,000 scholarship, to be used at the discretion of the principal. The first place private school can win a $500 scholarship. Want to spread the word at your school? Contact Tracy.Miller@ymcadc.org for details.

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