Annual Events

Check out your favorite events that occur annually to benefit children and families through our We Build People Scholarship fund. You don't want to miss the opportunity to give back to your community! When you participate in a golf tournament, 5K race/run or a fundraising event you help us break down the financial barriers in our community and serve more families.

OUR TITLE SPONSOR FOR 2025

ONE ASSOCIATION - THREE RACES

27th Annual Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot


Our 27th Annual Turkey Trot 5k run/ Walk & fun run is a family-favorite tradition that takes place on Thanksgiving morning before all of the festivities begin for the day. Be sure to bring your friends and family so that you can wobble before you gobble!
The 5K begins at the LYCC of Gardner-Webb University and the race route goes throughout the beautiful town of Boiling Springs. Running a race that matters this holiday season is what the Turkey Trot is all about; all proceeds from the race go to the YMCA's We Build People Scholarship Fund so that we can provide financial assistance to those in need so that they can have access to the YMCA. We can't wait to see you there!

24th Annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run

Join us for our 24th Annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run 5k Walk/Run! We are looking forward to gathering in person on the morning of December 7th for the 5K race. Not only will we have an awesome 5K race, but we will also have the 1/2 mile kids fun run, customized Jingle Bell hoodies for participants, photo ops with Santa, Mrs. Clause & Dasher, & SO MUCH MORE!

The great benefit of running the Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run is that you get to run a race that makes a difference this holiday season. The proceeds from the race will go directly to those in need of financial assistance to have access to YMCA programs! 

SHELBY SPRINT IS BACK!

Saturday, May 10th at Dover Foundation YMCA. The race will begin at 8:30 AM and can be run/ walked. You can run alone, with friends or family, with a four-legged furry friend, a stroller or just walk and enjoy the day. Not only will we have an awesome 5K race, but we will also have the 1/2 mile kids fun run, customized T-shirts for participants, photo ops & SO MUCH MORE!
 
The great thing about running the Shelby Sprint the is that you get to run a race that makes a difference this season. The proceeds from the race will go directly to those in need of financial assistance to have access to YMCA programs! Running for a cause!