Turkey Chase Charity Race - Live & Virtual

43rd Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary are proud to invite you to the 43rd 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

• Encourage Participation: 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 Recognition: Top fundraisers in each category will get special recognition, photo opportunities, and YMCA swag!

Become a Sponsor

• Community Support: Show the community your company supports kids' mental and physical health!
• Contact Information: 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.

• Date: 11/25 Tuesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
• Date: 11/26 Wednesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
• Date: 11/27 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.

More Information

For more details about the race, visit Turkey Chase Charity Race.