Fundraising & Community 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.

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! 

YMCA runners sprint away from the starting line at the Cape Ann YMCA 5K

Road Races

A gentlemen dressed to play golf waves from his car on an overcast day at the YMCA Regional Golf Tournament

Golf Tournaments

Guests of the YMCA Legacy Gala hold up bidding numbers while seated at formal tables in an event-hall style tent.

Legacy Gala

A overhead vantage point of guests enjoying the dance floor at the YMCA of the North Shore Wanderlust Ball while a brand in blue performs and large screens on either side of the stage show visuals to match the tempo.

Wanderlust Ball

A group of youth in YMCA hoodies move mulch around at a Go Green Event in 2019

Community Events

Rhino Run 5K/10K

Don’t miss out on this unique race born from the Rhino Relay established by the Rhino Run Club at Old Planters Brewing. In the spirit of the relay, this 10K race can be run by a single person or as a two person relay (5K each).

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Head to the Hill 5K

This 5K will take you from the starting line at the Y through Swampscott, past Preston Beach and back up to Leggs Hill Road through pretty Marblehead neighborhoods.

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St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K

Looking for a way to participate in Gloucester’s Annual St. Peter’s Festival celebration? This family friendly course runs from Stage Fort Park right into the heart of Fiesta!

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Homecoming 5K

Don’t miss this historic Beverly Homecoming 5K Road Race The neighbors line the streets to cheer you on along this flat course that stretches through ocean side suburbs and ends with a fast, picturesque finish.

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Run to the Ruckus 5K

Join the fun at this 5K race that’s part of Haverhill’s annual festival featuring live music, classic cars, kids zone, great local foods, and spectacular fireworks over the Merrimack River. Race starts and finishes in Washington Square

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Witch City 5K

Run through the haunted streets of Salem – the ghouls, ghosts and goblins will be with you in spirit this year!

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Reindeer Run 5K

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.

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Turner Hill Golf Tournament

Join us at beautiful Turner Hill for our regional tournament benefiting the Haverhill, Ipswich and Plaistow Ys. Our Ys have reinvested $4.3M to ensure 4,000 families and individuals in our communities have access to programming, services and resources they need through financial assistance and scholarships.

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Tedesco Country Club Golf Tournament

Join us at beautiful Tedesco Country Club for our tournament benefiting the Lynch/van Otterloo Y. Our Ys have reinvested $4.3M to ensure 4,000 families and individuals in our communities have access to programming, services and resources they need through financial assistance and scholarships.

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Essex County Club Golf Tournament

Join us at beautiful Essex County for our tournament benefiting the Beverly Y. Our Ys have reinvested $4.3M to ensure 4,000 families and individuals in our communities have access to programming, services and resources they need through financial assistance and scholarships.

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Bass Rocks Golf Tournament

Join us at beautiful Bass Rocks for our tournament benefiting the Cape Ann Y. Our Ys have reinvested $4.3M to ensure 4,000 families and individuals in our communities have access to programming, services and resources they need through financial assistance and scholarships.

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Wanderlust Ball

Don’t miss our biggest fundraising events of the year! Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition and impact as we share stories of the incredible people and programs that make our Y the special place it is for so many.

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