Description
42nd Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race
YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary are proud to invite you to the 42nd Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race! Join the thousands of participants from Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and worldwide who’ve raised millions of dollars for kids in our community! Run, Walk, Swim, or Bike! - Whether you want to participate in person or virtually, everyone can be a part of this 40+ year community tradition!
Fundraise for kids! - Start a social media fundraiser encouraging your family and friends to follow your lead and support safe spaces and programs that help every child thrive. Top fundraisers in each category will get special recognition, photo opportunities, and YMCA swag!
Become a Sponsor! - Show the community your company supports kids mental and physical health! Email tracy.miller@ymcadc.org for information on sponsorship opportunities.
History of the Turkey Chase
The Turkey Chase Charity Run originated in 1982 in partnership with the YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase and Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary. This year’s Turkey Chase Charity Run will benefit more youth and families in the metropolitan area. The Y’s Turkey Chase is one of the largest 10K's in the metropolitan area and the largest fundraiser for the YMCA and Rotary.
Packet Pickup
All race bibs and t-shirts will be picked up at the YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase - 9401 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814.
- 11/26 Tuesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
- 11/27 Wednesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
- 11/28 Thursday: 6:30AM to 8:45AM
NO PAPER registration on-site. You will need to register using the online registration link. Online registration will remain open until the race starts.
Race Day Schedule
- 6:30AM: Packet Pickup opens
- 8:30AM: 10K Run starts
- 8:45AM: Packet Pickup closes
- 9:00AM: 2 Mile Walk/Run starts
- 10:00AM: 10K Awards
NO PAPER registration on-site. You will need to register using the online registration link. Online registration will remain open until the race starts.
Become a Fundraiser!
Become a VIP (Very Important Poultry) for a great cause - KIDS! Create your VIP fundraising page here to support vital children's programs in our community. We'll provide you with all the tools you need to share your amazing impact. Top fundraisers in each category will get special recognition, photo opportunities, and YMCA swag.
We invite you to share our cause with your friends and family and help us create positive change in three key areas:
- Youth Development -- Encourage your friends to support you in raising $250, which provides a week of transformative summer camp experience for a child in need.
- Healthy Living -- Ask your family to help you raise $500 – enough to give 10 families access to 5 weeks of fresh produce as well as healthy cooking classes that build skills for a lifetime.
- Social Responsibility -- Form a team and set a goal of raising $1,000 – which can be used to staff and run a week’s worth of support programs for seniors, veterans, and teens.
This Thanksgiving, let us come together as a community to create a brighter future for our children, families, and neighbors in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. By sharing our cause, you can help us build a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
VIP (Very Important Poultry) Individual Fundraising Benefits
- $250: Receive a custom VIP (Very Important Poultry) Bib, which also allows entry to the YMCA tent
- $500: All of the above plus a special VIP one-on-one photo with one of our Turkeys: Giblet, Gravy, and Goblet.
- $1,000: All of the above plus a special starting area!
VIP (Very Important Poultry) Team Fundraising Benefits (Team Goals)
- $1,000: Receive a custom VIP (Very Important Poultry) Bib, which also allows entry to the YMCA tent
- $2,500: All of the above plus a special VIP one-on-one photo with one of our Turkeys: Giblet, Gravy, and Goblet.
- $5,000: All of the above plus a special starting area!
Create a Fundraiser today when registering for the event!
Volunteer Signup
Calling all Turkey Chase Volunteers! Come out and volunteer for this year’s 42nd Anniversary of Turkey Chase. Be a part of history!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
