The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DASH 2026 presented by Pinnacle

The Drumstick DASH is more than a 5K—it’s a Thanksgiving morning tradition for the whole community!

Whether you’re a competitive runner ready to race for your best time, a casual runner gathering a group of friends, or a family looking for a fun way to kick off Thanksgiving Day, there’s a place for you at the DASH. Run it. Walk it. Bring the kids. Build a team. Wear the turkey hat.

However you DASH, you’ll be part of one of Roanoke’s biggest and most exciting Thanksgiving traditions.

Each year, the Drumstick DASH welcomes some of the area’s best runners—along with families, church groups, businesses, coworkers, friends, and walkers of all ages. From those racing toward the finish line to those enjoying every step together, thousands come out to Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat!

And that’s what makes this race so special. Every registration supports the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Dining Services, helping provide more than 200,000 meals each year to men, women and children in need. Those meals provide more than nutrition—they offer care, dignity and hope to neighbors working toward a more stable future.

So gather your family. Challenge your coworkers. Start a church team. Grab your running buddies. Or come ready to chase a new 5K personal best.

There’s more than one way to DASH—but every step makes a difference.

Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DASH - Come see why the Drumstick DASH was voted Best Local Charity Event and Best Race/Marathon by readers of The Roanoker Magazine and make the DASH part of your family’s Thanksgiving tradition.