Turkey Chase Charity Race
Turkey Chase Charity Race is a running race on November 26–30, 2026 in Bethesda, MD, with entry fees from $40 to $45.
- Date
- November 26–30, 2026 (117 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
53°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dalecarlia Rsvr, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethesda, MD
City Elevation
338 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Turkey Chase Charity Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Chase Charity Race
- Date
- November 26–30, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Bethesda than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Turkey Chase Charity Race
Nov 26, 2026