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News Flash

December 22, 2008

Turkey Chase Race shirts are still available for pickup at the YMCA.

Over 6,000 photos from the event have been uploaded here. We attempted to photograph every runner and walker but due to the limited number of photographers and the difficult shooting condition, this was not possible.

If you still have the timing chip please send it to:
Turkey Chase Chip
PO Box 1703
Rockville, MD 20849

Congratulation to Birhanu Zeleke and Aileen Conlon for being the top finishers in the men and women categories. The 10K results can be found on MCRRC results page. More results will be posted shortly.

Do you have a Turkey Chase story to share? If so, please Contact Us.

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

A YouTube video on last year's event.

The High School Principal's Prize update:

Congratulation to Walter Johnson and Stone Ridge for winning the High School Principal's Prize.


Introduction

Every Thanksgiving for the past 25 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.

This year the Travel Channel, our Title Sponsor, invites you and your family and friends 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.

Last year we introduced the 50m Tot-Trot where kids 8 and under chase our Turkey mascot on our 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 admin@turkeychase.com for details.

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