The largest race in Montgomery
County, Maryland and the signature charity event
of Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary and the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy
Chase, the 25th Annual Turkey Chase will benefit
charities supported by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Rotary Club, including YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
scholarships, financial assistance and YMCA Youth
and Family Services
Events
The 2-mile walk/run and
the USATF-certified 10 kilometer race are both
open to the whole family. The new 50 meter kids
run is most suited to for those from age 1 through
age 8. The 10 kilometer event starts promptly
at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 2 mile event at about
8:40. The 50 meter kids run takes place on the
YMCA track starting at 9:45a.m.
Timing & Scoring
The 10km race will be scored with the ChampionChip. You must pick up the Chip at packet pickup on race day at the start and attach it to your shoe in order to be scored in the race and be eligible for awards. You must return the Chip immediately after finishing or you will be charged $35 for replacement. If you have your own ChampionChip please enter its serial number in the place provided on the entry form. (do not include the dash) Open awards will be determined by gun time, age group awards by net time.
Race Premium
(New This Year)
Each participant receives either a high-quality 100% long sleeve cotton commemorative t-shirt as part of their entry fee OR for an extra $15 premium receives a high quality Brooks Podium T-shirt that allows moisture to quickly wick away from your body and the t-shirt dries very fast. Add $15 to your entry fee, check your shirt size on the application, and get a shirt that will help you exercise through the winter. (The premium shirt is only available as a unisex shirt in adult sizes.). Shirts will be available in Adult sizes Med, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. Also available in Youth Large only. No color choice available.
Wave Start
(New This Year)
Because the ChampionChip
records both when you cross the starting line
and when you cross the finish line the 10 kilometer
run will have what is called a wave start. In
a wave start runners are sent off in groups based
on their ability. This enables more runners to
have an optimal running experience. By separating
the very large expected group of runners into
four pace groups, and starting the groups on even
minutes, it is expected that more runners will
be able to run at their pace right from the start.
Runners will self-seed themselves into groups
at the start based on their expected pace. Wave
Start Details
Course (10km
course map)
The 2 mile walk/run and USATF Certified 10k/wheelchair/run includes courses that are open to the whole family. Both races start at 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland and wind through Maplewood Community. The 10k/wheelchair race will take runners through Bethesda and will return along Old Georgetown Road. ROLLERBLADES AND PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON COURSE. STROLLERS MUST ASSEMBLE AT THE 2-MILE WALKER START.
Water
Water will be provided by
our sponsor, Drink More Water, at the 3 mile, 5
mile, and finish of the race.
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-registered participants
can pick up their race bibs and t-shirts and information
at Chevy
Chase Cars, 7725 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Maryland
on Monday and Tuesday, November 19 and 20, from
10am to 8pm, and Wednesday. November 21 from 10am
to 5pm. Those not registered by Monday may register
for either event at the Chevy Chase Cars and pick
up your bib, t-shirt, and information at that time.
Race Day Registration
Registration will be taken
on race day at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 9401
Old Georgetown Road from 6:30 am-8:00am. Fees for
the 2 Mile walk/run will be $26.00 and fees for
the 10K/wheelchair will be $40.00. T-shirts (or
size preference) are not guaranteed for race day
registrants
Participants will receive
Long sleeve collector's
t-shirt, race information packet, bag check-in,
pre race warm-up, refreshments, and chances for
random prize drawings.
Results On-Line
Results will be posted on
site as quickly as they are available and will be
posted on www.turkeychase.com
later on Thanksgiving Day. You can also go to www.mcrrc.org
and www.runwashington.com
for results.
Awards
10K RACE ONLY. Awards will
be presented to top ten male and female overall
finishers on race day. Awards will be mailed to
first and second place male and female in each age
category: 12-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70
and over.All open awards are based on gun time.
All age group awards are based on net time. No duplicate
awards. (If you win an open award you cannot also
win an age group award.)
Race Day Parking
CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE!!! Limited parking is available at the YMCA and additional parking will be restricted to adjacent neighborhoods, Bethesda Country Day School, The French International School and The American Podiatric Medical Center all located within 1 block of the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase.
Location
YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
9401 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
