The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash
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Event overview
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash takes place in Downtown Roanoke, VA, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. A virtual option runs from November 1 to November 30, 2025. The event offers these distances:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 5k Virtual Run or Walk
Published entry fees are $36 for the in-person 5K run, $26.50 for the in-person 5K walk, and $24 for the virtual 5K. The in-person and virtual walk entries list ages 0 to 5 as free. Entry fees increase after November 9, 2025.
Charity and purpose
The Drumstick Dash benefits the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s dining services. The Rescue Mission reports it serves about 200,000+ meals per year to adults and children who use its services. The event is described as a family-friendly run and walk held each Thanksgiving morning and is organized to support the Rescue Mission’s meal program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
