Turkey Chase Charity Race
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Turkey Chase Charity Race - Bethesda, MD
The 44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race is organized by YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary and takes place November 26-30, 2026. The event is centered at YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, and includes both in-person and virtual participation options.
Available distances and formats:
- 10K run (in person)
- 2 Mile walk/run (in person)
- Virtual 10K run/walk (6.2 miles)
- Virtual 5K run/walk (3.1 miles)
- Virtual 2 Mile walk
- Virtual 10 Mile bike ride
- Virtual 400 yard swim
- Virtual 1 Mile swim
The Turkey Chase began in 1982 and is a long-running community fundraiser. The event has raised funds for youth programs and is a primary fundraiser for the YMCA and the Rotary. Fundraising by participants is part of the event structure; top fundraisers receive special recognition and YMCA-branded items.
All race bibs and t-shirts are distributed at the YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase. Packet pickup dates are November 24, November 25, and November 26, 2026. Paper registration is not available on-site; registration is handled online and remains open until the race begins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
