Events
Golf for a Good Cause
Event Start Date: June 24, 2022
Event Start Time: Varies - See description
Event Location: Multiple Locations
Check out the Rappahannock Area YMCA Golf Series for opportunities to support the Y while enjoying tournaments at some great golf clubs!
Cocktails for a Cause
Event Start Date: October 18, 2022
Event Start Time: 5:30pm
Event Location: The Heist, Bowling Green
Join us at The Heist in historic downtown Bowling Green for a bourbon tasting fundraiser to benefit the Caroline Family YMCA. Tickets include four bourbon tastings, a drink and hors d’oeuvres. You must be 21 or older to participate in or attend this event.
Tuesday, October 18
5:30 – 9:00pm
The Heist
102 N Main Street
Bowling Green, VA 22427
30th Annual Turkey Trot
Event Start Date: November 24, 2022
Event Start Time: 7:15am
Event Location: Fredericksburg, VA
The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that attracts runners of all ages and abilities to Fredericksburg, VA each year. This year we are celebrating the 30th year of this race, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! Run or walk the 5K course with your family and friends through scenic downtown Fredericksburg. Kids can get in on the fun by joining a parent in the 5K or running the 1 Mile race.
This year, $1 from every registration will be benefitting 5 very special non-profits in the area: Ainsley’s Angels, Hope House, Thurman Brisban, Fairy Godmother, Micah Ministries
Register early to receive Early Bird Pricing!
5K Pricing
- 6/25 $25
- 6/26 $26
- 6/27 $27
- 6/28 $28
- 6/29 $29
- 6/30-8/22 $30
- 8/23-11/21 $35
- 11/22-11/24 $40
1 Mile Pricing
- 6/25 $15
- 6/26 $16
- 6/27 $17
- 6/28 $18
- 6/29 $19
- 6/30-8/22 $20
- 8/23-11/24 $25
Tentative Race Day Schedule
7:15am – Boys’ Mile – 9-12 Years Old
7:20am – Girls’ Mile – 9-12 Years Old
7:25am – Boys’ Mile – 8 & Under
7:30am – Girls’ Mile – 8 & Under
7:50am – Wave 1 Start
7:55am – Wave 2 Start
8am – Wave 3 Start
Due to the size of the 5K race, we will be starting in waves.
Waves:
- Wave 1 – Under 30 Minutes
- Wave 2 – 30-40 Minutes
- Wave 3 – Over 40 Minutes
You’ll select your wave at the time of registration.
If you want to start in the same wave as your friends or family be sure to enter the same estimated finish time for each runner and select the same wave. Please use the estimated finish time of the slowest runner in your group.
Course Maps
LOCATION
2300 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA US 22401
Awards
Kids Mile – Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories:
6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
5K – OVERALL – Top 5 Male and Female:
1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $150, 4th Place $100, 5th Place $50
5K – Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
All Awards will be mailed to Overall and Age Group winners. Overall Winners will be based on Gun Time. Age Group winners will be based on Chip Time.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please click here to contact Kristen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You will need to start in the back of your starting wave with the other stroller participants.
No, dogs are not permitted.
No. Please register online and in advance. Online registration will still be available race morning, but we highly encourage you to sign up before race day!
If your child is 4 years old or younger, one parent is permitted on the course. We ask that you start in the back of the wave. For children 5 and older, parents can run on the sidewalk that parallels the course.
