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Turkey Chase Charity Race

Bethesda, Maryland, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity 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!

Fundraise for kids! - Start a social media fundraiser encouraging your family and friends to follow your lead and support safe spaces and programs that help every child thrive.  Top fundraisers in each category will get special recognition, photo opportunities, and YMCA swag!

Become a Sponsor! - Show the community your company supports kids mental and physical health!  Email tracy.miller@ymcadc.org for information on sponsorship opportunities.

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.

  • 11/24 Tuesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
  • 11/25 Wednesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
  • 11/26 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. 

Pick your distance

Running

10K Run - In Person

Live IN PERSON event!

Nov 26, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$55.00
Open

2 Mile Walk/Run - In Person

Live IN PERSON event!

Nov 26, 2026 3.2K 9:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Virtual 10K Run/Walk

This is a virtual event. You will complete on your own using our virtual race instructions.

Nov 26, 2026 10K 12:00 PM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

This is a virtual event. You will complete on your own using our virtual race instructions.

Nov 26, 2026 5K 12:00 PM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 2 Mile Walk

This is a virtual event. You will complete on your own using our virtual race instructions.

Nov 26, 2026 3.2K 12:00 PM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 10 Mile Bike Ride

This is a virtual event. You will complete on your own using our virtual race instructions.

Nov 26, 2026 16.1K 12:00 PM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 400yd Swim

This is a virtual event. You will complete on your own using our virtual race instructions.

Nov 26, 2026 Virtual 400yd Swim 12:00 PM
$50.00
Open

Virtual 1 Mile Swim

This is a virtual event. You will complete on your own using our virtual race instructions.

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 12:00 PM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bethesda, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 2.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 10.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -2.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 9.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
67.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 26, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 26, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 44m

The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 4:48 PM local time (EST) in Bethesda on November 26, 2026 — 9h 44m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Bethesda events

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