Turkey Chase Charity Race - Live & Virtual

40th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race Returns In-Person!

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary are proud to bring back their popular 10k race to thousands of runners on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24th!

Historically the largest race in Montgomery County, the Turkey Chase Charity Race returns in all of its glory with its classic 10k race and a 2-mile fun run.

To ensure everyone can participate, this year's chase also offers virtual walking, running, biking, and swimming events.

Previous years' events have drawn more than 9,000 runners, and raised a total of $8.5M to date in support of critical community programming for both YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary.  Every year, dedicated runners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities go at their own pace to create this important funding lifeline, which actively supports area youth, families, and seniors in need.Race sponsorships are still available. Individuals may also expand their impact with an additional “Food for Good” donation, providing a week’s worth of local produce for those in need while also supporting local farmers.

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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.

• 11/22 Tuesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
• 11/23 Wednesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
• 11/24 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. 

Participant Survey

CLICK HERE to take our survey and let us know how many years you have participated in Turkey Chase!