Fundraising & Community Events

Join us for Road Races, Golf Tournaments, Galas, and other Special Events!

We believe the YMCA is uniquely suited to meet our community’s needs and we continue to prove it every day through the reinvention of the organization in an effort to better serve the area’s ever-changing social landscape.

For questions about fundraising events, please contact Carol Meyer, meyerc@northshoreymca.org

Events for a Cause

Strengthening the community is at the core of everything we do. Join us in creating a far-reaching, positive impact.

We are so grateful for our donors, volunteers, staff, and members who join us for our fundraising events that help raise critical funds so we can continue to be a vital resource for the adults and families who need us most. Please take a look at our upcoming events below including Golf Tournaments, Galas, Road Races and more! 

Wanderlust Ball

On October 25th 2025, more than 475 guests attended the YMCA of the North Shore’s Wanderlust Ball, transforming the Greater Beverly YMCA into a vibrant celebration of community and impact. The event highlighted the Y’s work across 25 communities and raised over $1.5M for financial assistance and vital programming.

The evening also honored longtime supporters Kathy and Brian Hines and featured two videos showcasing daily life at the Y and the scope of its community work. Watch the videos here:

https://youtu.be/NMzy0rBKDps

https://youtu.be/WTNph-apsVE

Run for the Pies

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a family friendly fun run. Race starts and finishes at Ipswich Town Hall, 25 Green Street, Ipswich. Proceeds support the Ipswich Family YMCA financial assistance program.

Reindeer Run 5K

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Get your best reindeer on and join us as we run, walk or prance through Beverly’s coastal roads and historic downtown! You may see Santa, his elves and others in festive costume.

Rhino Run 10K

THANK YOU RUNNERS
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Chase the Butterfly Family 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run

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Hill to Harbor 10K

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Homecoming 5K

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Haverhill YMCA & Plaistow YMCA Golf Tournament

Join us at beautiful Bradford Country Club for our tournament benefiting the Haverhill and Plaistow Ys.

THANK YOU GOLFERS!
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Ipswich Family YMCA Golf Tournament

Join us at the beautiful Turner Hill Country Club for our tournament benefiting the Ipswich Family Y.

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Greater Beverly YMCA Golf Tournaments

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Plaistow Community YMCA 5k Road Race and Fun Run

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Witch City 5K

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