YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase

10/14/2026

📣 Calling all Turkey Chase runners, walkers, and volunteers! 🦃

What makes Thanksgiving morning at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase special to you? Your stories help inspire our community and support vital local youth programs!

👉 Drop your favorite race memory in the comments or message us directly if you're willing to let us video record your story & share with the YMCA community!

10/07/2026

Thank you to those who shared where they are from and Why they love the Y during our Welcome Week! Didn’t get to participate? Comment a fun fact about your hometown and what you love about the Y! 💙💜

09/14/2026

🦃 Our mascot is officially in training mode for the 44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race on Thanksgiving Day! 🏃‍♂️💨

With only 73 days to go, the countdown is officially ON. Over 6,000 runners, walkers, and families will gather in Bethesda to carry on this Thanksgiving tradition—and your business can be right at the center of it!

✨Partnering with the Turkey Chase gives your brand direct visibility to thousands of local community members while directly supporting YMCA youth programs, after-school spaces, and healthy living initiatives across our region.

💼 Looking to showcase your business and support a great cause?Sponsorship opportunities are open! Connect with our team today to secure your spot and lock in collateral benefits before deadlines hit. Contact [email protected] to learn more TODAY!

09/11/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our next community celebration: Family Fall Fest & Community Open House!

📅 Saturday, September 26th | 🕐 11a–2p | 📍 YMCA Bethesda

Bring the whole family and invite your friends, too. Free and open to the community: everyone’s welcome, members and nonmembers alike. To register, click here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fall-fest-open-house-tickets-1999518226842?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true or just show up!

Enjoy an afternoon of:

Family-friendly games & food trucks
Face painting & balloon twisting
Program demonstrations (Karate, Gymnastics, Art, wellness & more)
Community partner booths
Facility tours and a chance to meet our team

Have a friend who is not a member and thinking about joining? We’re offering $0 enrollment for anyone who signs up by the end of the month!

🚲 Parking is limited — we encourage biking! Utilize the Bethesda Trolley Trail and bring your bikes (kids’ bikes and e-bikes welcome) for a FREE Bike Safety Check from the Bethesda Bike & Ski team, and ride into the new school year safely.

We can’t wait to celebrate fall with you! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

09/09/2026

Whether you're a competitive runner, a family looking for Thanksgiving morning fun, or a supporter of youth development, here are 9 great reasons to sign up today, 9/9:

1. The 175 for 175 Challenge: In celebration of the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, join 175 champion fundraisers aiming to raise $175 each to transform young lives in our community.

2. Fun for the Little Ones with the Tot Trot: Kids ages 2–4 can join the excitement in their very own 50-meter dash.

3. Flexible Race Options: Choose your distance with the in-person 10K Run or the 2-Mile Walk/Run.

4. Virtual Options Anywhere: Can't make it in person? Participate anywhere, anytime from November 24–30 by running, walking, biking, or swimming.

5. Support Youth Programs Directly: Every registration fee and donation funds YMCA after-school care, youth mentorship, and health & wellness access.

6. A 40+ Year Local Tradition: Co-hosted by the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary, you'll be joining a tradition that has raised millions for local kids.

7. Kick Off Thanksgiving with Fitness: Build up your appetite and celebrate health and wellness before sitting down for your Thanksgiving feast.

8. Commemorative Race Shirt: Collect your official Turkey Chase runner shirt to wear proudly on race day and beyond.

9. Vibrant Race Day Vendor Village: Connect with dozens of local business partners, community sponsors, and health-and-wellness vendors hosting interactive booths, giveaways, and pre-race activities on race morning.

The Turkey Chase Charity Race is on Thursday November 26, 2026 to Monday November 30, 2026. It includes the following events: 10K Run - In Person, 2 Mile Walk/Run - In Person, Virtual 10K Run/Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk, Virtual 2 Mile Walk, Virtual 10 Mile Bike Ride, Virtual 400yd Swim, Virtual 1 Mil...

09/08/2026

We are excited to announce our New Member Social tomorrow at 10am at YMCA Bethesda! Whether you’re a new member or interested in membership, this is a great opportunity to see the YMCA, meet the staff, and learn more about what membership entails.

Comment SOCIAL so we know you are coming!

09/04/2026

Join today and be a part of the 175-year legacy dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Visit ymcadc.org to learn more.

08/31/2026

🏃‍♂️ LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING!

Thanksgiving morning tradition is calling! Join us for the 44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race on Thanksgiving Day! 🦃✨

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the whole family, your participation directly supports our community programs and youth initiatives.

Here is how you can jump in today:
1️⃣ REGISTER: Today is the absolute LAST DAY to lock in Early Bird registration rates! Ticket prices increase tomorrow, September 1st.

2️⃣ GIVE to the 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

3️⃣ SHARE: Tag your running buddies, family, and co-workers in the comments below and spread the word!

🗓 SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 26, 2026
🔗 REGISTER NOW : https://www.turkeychase.com/

Let’s chase down a healthier, stronger community together. See you at the starting line! 🙌