Drumstick Dash - Charleston

14th Annual Drumstick Dash is a 5K Run/Walk in Charleston, West Virginia, held on Thanksgiving morning. The race begins near Haddad Riverfront Park (700 Kanawha Blvd E) and invites a family-friendly atmosphere. The race motto is "Shuffle your feet so others can eat!" Registration includes a race T-shirt while supplies last if signed up by Nov 10; participants are encouraged to dress warmly and even wear costumes.

The event promotes giving, asking for canned and nonperishable foods. Packet pickup is at the Little Theater in the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center the day before, with race-day pickup at Haddad Riverfront Park. Awards include overall and age-group prizes, plus pumpkin-pie rewards for costume wearers and turkey-hat seekers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.