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

Sunday, April 27, 2025

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

Ipswich Family YMCA 5K Road Race

Saturday, May 3, 2025

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

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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

Thursday, August 7, 2025

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.

Hills to Harbor 10K

Sunday, May 18, 2025

This 10K will take you from the starting line at the Y throughout Marblehead and back to the Y.

Witch City 5K

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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 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.

Haverhill YMCA & Plaistow YMCA Golf Tournament

Friday, May 30, 2025

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

Ipswich Family YMCA Golf Tournament

Monday, June 2, 2025

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

Greater Beverly YMCA Golf Tournaments

Beverly Golf & Tennis:
Monday July 14, 2025

Essex County Club:
Monday, September 8, 2025

Join us at beautiful Essex County and Beverly Golf & Tennis for two different tournaments, both benefiting the Beverly Y.

Salem Y Cabaret Fundraiser
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.

Stay Tuned for 2025 event details!

2025 Legacy Gala

Saturday, May 10, 2025
5:00 pm
Bradford Country Club

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.

Stay Tuned for 2025 event details!