Camp Letts Turkey Chase Charity Race
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Edgewater, Maryland
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and community spirit at the Camp Letts Turkey Chase Charity Race on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in beautiful Edgewater, Anne Arundel! This exciting event, which attracts up to 1,000 runners and their families, is the largest fundraiser for YMCA Camp Letts, playing a vital role in supporting local children and families. Participants can choose between two thrilling distances: a 10K race starting at 8:30 AM and a 5K race beginning at 8:45 AM.
Join us as we come together to raise funds that help maintain the camp's facilities and provide scholarships for campers in need. The day kicks off with packet pickup at 7:00 AM, followed by the national anthem and road closures at 8:20 AM. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 9:45 AM, where we’ll celebrate the achievements of our runners. Your participation not only promises a memorable race day but also contributes to creating transformative summer experiences for over 3,000 campers. Let’s make a difference together while enjoying the spirit of the season!
Join us as we come together to raise funds that help maintain the camp's facilities and provide scholarships for campers in need. The day kicks off with packet pickup at 7:00 AM, followed by the national anthem and road closures at 8:20 AM. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 9:45 AM, where we’ll celebrate the achievements of our runners. Your participation not only promises a memorable race day but also contributes to creating transformative summer experiences for over 3,000 campers. Let’s make a difference together while enjoying the spirit of the season!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME! TURKEY CHASE IS THE LARGEST FUNDRAISER FOR YMCA CAMP LETTS AND PLAYS AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN RAISING MONEY FOR OUR COMMUNITY. ATTENDED BY UP TO 1,000 RUNNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE PAST, TURKEY CHASE IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE HELPING CHILDREN HAVE A MEMORABLE AND TRANSFORMATIVE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE.
FUNDS RAISED FROM TURKEY CHASE HELP CAMP LETTS IN A FEW CRITICAL WAYS. AS CAMP LETTS SEES 3,000+ CAMPERS VISIT EACH SUMMER AND HAS OVER 20 INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS, FUNDS HELP WITH THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF AGING FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, BECAUSE OF THE DOLLARS WE RAISE, WE ARE ABLE TO INVITE CAMPERS TO ATTEND ON A SCHOLARSHIP WHO OTHERWISE MAY HAVE MISSED OUT ON THE EXPERIENCE.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO SHARE THE FEELING OF BELONGING WITH SO MANY MORE DESERVING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 am: packet pickup opens
* 8:20 am: road closes & flag raise/national anthem
* 8:25 am: registration closes
* 8:30 am: 10k start
* 8:45 am: 5k start
* 9:45 am: awards ceremony & road opens
FUNDS RAISED FROM TURKEY CHASE HELP CAMP LETTS IN A FEW CRITICAL WAYS. AS CAMP LETTS SEES 3,000+ CAMPERS VISIT EACH SUMMER AND HAS OVER 20 INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS, FUNDS HELP WITH THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF AGING FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, BECAUSE OF THE DOLLARS WE RAISE, WE ARE ABLE TO INVITE CAMPERS TO ATTEND ON A SCHOLARSHIP WHO OTHERWISE MAY HAVE MISSED OUT ON THE EXPERIENCE.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO SHARE THE FEELING OF BELONGING WITH SO MANY MORE DESERVING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 am: packet pickup opens
* 8:20 am: road closes & flag raise/national anthem
* 8:25 am: registration closes
* 8:30 am: 10k start
* 8:45 am: 5k start
* 9:45 am: awards ceremony & road opens
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