# Bethesda Turkey Chase Charity Race (10K, 2-Mile Walk/Run & Kids Trot) > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible 2-mile course; Kids Tot Trot for ages 8 & under - Price: $25 for Kids Fun Run; $45–$55 for 10K / 2-Mile; proceeds support YMCA youth & family scholarships - Organizer: YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase & Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club - Official page: https://www.turkeychase.com/register - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/bethesda-turkey-chase-charity-race-10k-2-mile-walk-run-and-kids-trot--listing-937a6bd62509572efabdade9 ## About Montgomery County's premier holiday morning sporting event since 1982, the Bethesda Turkey Chase draws thousands of runners, multi-generational families, and fitness enthusiasts to Bethesda, MD. Co-hosted by the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Rotary Club of Bethesda-Chevy Chase, the gathering represents the largest annual charity event in the county. Families can choose between a competitive 10K road race, a scenic 2-mile walk/run that easily accommodates jogging strollers, and a fast, fun Kids Tot Trot / Fun Run around the grounds. 100% of proceeds fund youth academic camps, swim safety, mental health outreach, and emergency family assistance throughout Bethesda and Montgomery County. ## Similar picks in Washington, DC - [44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race with 2-Mile Walk/Run and Tot Trot — Bethesda](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/44th-annual-turkey-chase-charity-race-with-2-mile-walk-run-and-tot-tro--listing-429e29e9ca10d475b258c92d) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM · YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase · All ages · From $22.20 · checked Oct 30. Bethesda's Thanksgiving-morning race at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase raises money for local kids. 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