Countdown to Turkey Chase 2026!
44th Annual Turkey Chase Race
YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary are proud to invite you to the 44th 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!
175 for 175 Challenge!
Raise $175. Change a Child's Future. In celebration of the YMCA's 175th anniversary, we're recruiting 175 champions to raise $175 each.
That's just:
✅ 5 friends giving $35
✅ One social post
✅ One real impact on a local child
Every dollar supports YMCA programs that provide:
- Safe places after school
- Caring mentors
- Health and wellness opportunities
- Access for families who need financial assistance
Become a Sponsor
Show the community your company supports kids mental and physical health! Email tracy.miller@ymcadc.org for information on sponsorship opportunities.
Not Running? Join the Volunteer Team.
We depend on dozens of volunteers who help create a safe and memorable race-day experience. Volunteer registration opens on August 17th.
Turkey Chase Race Week
Meet us at the big WHITE tent on the field at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD.
Tuesday, November 24
Packet Pickup 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 25
Packet Pickup 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday (Race Day), November 26
🟢 6:30 AM – Packet Pickup Opens
🏃 8:30 AM – 10K Start
🏃♀️ 9:00 AM – 2-Mile Walk/Run Start
🏃♀️ 9:30 AM - 50 Meter Tot Trot Start
🏆 10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony
Events
10K Run - In Person
3,500 spots left. Registration Opens July 31, 2026 at 4:00pm EDT
2 Mile Walk/Run - In Person
Tot Trot
Virtual 10K Run/Walk
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Virtual 2 Mile Walk
Virtual 10 Mile Bike Ride
Virtual 400yd Swim
Virtual 1 Mile Swim
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
You are welcome to park at the Diener School or Rochambeau French School at no charge. We suggest you arrive early!
Meet at the large white tent on the field at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 US
All runners receive a tshirt. Medals are given to the top finishers.
Yes we allow on site registration on race day. It's all virtual, no paper registrations. Registration opens at 6:30am on Thanksgiving morning and will close at 8:30am.
We have plenty of porta-potties. There are no indoor restrooms for the race.
We have 3 water stations on the 10K course as well as water on the field before and after the race.
We have a bag drop area right next to the large white tent on the field.
Absolutely. Please provide your bib number to the person picking up your packet.
History of 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.
