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! 

Rhino Run 10K

See you next year!

Don’t miss out on this race established by the Rhino Run Club at Old Planters Brewing.

Ipswich Family YMCA 5K Road Race

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Start and finish at New England Biolabs

Join us as we run a new course through the tree lined streets of Ipswich.

St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K

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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!

Homecoming 5K

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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.

Head to the Hill 5K

Sunday, September 15th – 9:00 am

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.

Witch City 5K

Saturday, October 12th – 9:00 am

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

Run for the Pies

Thursday, November 28  – 8:00 am

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 7th – 10:00 am

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.

Haverhill YMCA, Ipswich YMCA, & Plaistow YMCA Regional Golf Tournament

See you next year!

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.

Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA Golf Tournament

See you next year!

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.

Greater Beverly YMCA Golf Tournament

SOLD OUT

Monday, September 9th

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.

2024 Salem Y Cabaret Fundraiser

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Ames Hall at the Salem Y
We‘re committed to ensuring ALL children have access to high quality arts programming. The Cabaret is one night only fun filled performance for all! Our cast is composed of talented performers from our Y and Salem community. You’ll enjoy songs and scenes that you know and love. Tickets and donations directly support scholarships and the arts at the Salem Y.
2024 Legacy Gala

See you next year!

You can help kids reach for the stars!
Join us for an inspiring evening supporting summer camp, educational programming for families in need of financial assistance, and the fight against food insecurity.

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.