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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Location
Roanoke, VA
Downtown Roanoke, 24011
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Start your Thanksgiving with purpose at Roanoke's beloved Drumstick Dash, a 5K supporting the Rescue Mission's mission to provide meals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Gather with the community in Roanoke for the annual Drumstick Dash, a cherished Thanksgiving morning tradition. This 5K run and family walk is a beloved event that supports the vital dining services of the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, providing over 200,000 meals annually to adults and children in need. Whether you're a competitive runner or prefer a leisurely stroll with family, this popular race offers a meaningful way to start your holiday while contributing to a crucial local cause.

What to expect

  • Join a popular Thanksgiving morning 5K run or family walk.
  • Support the Rescue Mission of Roanoke's meal services for those in need.
  • Experience a community event welcoming both competitive runners and casual participants.

Standout details

  • Thanksgiving Morning tradition
  • Benefits Rescue Mission meals
  • Voted "Best Charity Race"
  • Popular local event

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 AM EST · From $31.00

    Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 AM EST · From $23.00

    Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 5:00 AM EST · From $23.00

    Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

5K (3.1 mile) Run/Family Walk

The Drumstick Dash  is a 5k run and family walk that happens every Thanksgiving Morning. The DASH benefits the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s dining services and provides for the meals that the Rescue Mission serves on an annual basis. We typically serve about 200,000+ meals a year to those in need. These meals go to adults and children alike, providing needed nutrition so that each of our guests can focus on the ultimate success, rising out of poverty. We are honored to welcome some of the best runners in the area (and some from beyond) to our race. The DASH is the most popular race in the area and attracts everyone in the family from the athletic types to the ones who just want to have a good time and take a stroll. When you participate in the DASH, you're not just making a statement, you're supporting a movement.

Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DASH: Join us on Thanksgiving Morning for the best race in town (seriously, we were voted "Best Charity Race" by the Roanoker Magazine!)

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