14th Annual Drumstick Dash

14th Annual Drumstick Dash

Thu November 27, 2025 Charleston, WV 25304 US

Our 14th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K starts on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th, 2025 at 9AM. Registration includes a Race T-Shirt up until Monday, November 10th at 11:59PM. After that date, shirts will be available as supplies last. Our race motto is “Shuffle your feet so others can eat!” We encourage participants to bring as much canned food and nonperishable food as possible. Dress warm, but feel free to dress up in costume!

Packet Pickup

Date: November 26, 2025
Times: 2-6PM
Location: Little Theater at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center (200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV)

It is highly recommended to pick up your packets ahead of time to avoid long lines day of race!

Race Day Packet Pickup Information:

Date: November 27, 2025
Times: 7:30AM-8:55AM (Race to start at 9AM)
Location: Haddad Riverfront Park (700 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV)

Parking – Shanklin parking building will be open – FREE parking. Parking is available on any side streets (except for Court Street – this is for police cars only).

Awards

Prizes to top 3 males and females overall
Prizes to top male and female in each age category: 10 and under (competitive only), 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
First 10 people in costume who show up at the prize tent-Pumpkin pie
People who find 10 turkey hats hidden along route-Pumpkin pie