Drumstick Dash
in United States at Broad Ripple Station-
Individual Race Entry
Online registration is closed for this category.
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Early Bird Family Rate (must be from same household)
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Family Rate (must be from same household)
Online registration is closed for this category.
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Group Registration
Groups can register 2-30 participants in one transaction.Online registration is closed for this category.
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Outta Town Dash Around (does not include entry into race)
Online registration is closed for this category.
Location and Course Description |
Broad Ripple Station
1079 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
The Drumstick Dash is a 4.5 mile run/walk that takes place on Thanksgiving day morning in Broad Ripple. The event also features a 2.75 mile fun run course for those not up to the longer distance. Both of the events begin together at 9:00 a.m. The 4.5 mile event is timed. The 2.75 mile event is NOT timed or scored. Both events run through the streets of Broad Ripple, starting and finishing in front of the BlueMile store next to Broad Ripple High School.
Please no pets or skates.
Should the event be cancelled, delayed, or reformatted due to weather conditions or other emergencies, thank you for your donation to Wheeler Mission. NO REFUNDS
Registration Deadlines |
Online registration will close Monday, November 24, 2014 at 11:00 p.m.
Mail-in entry forms must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 21, 2014.
Fax deadline is Monday, November 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
All entries received after the above deadlines will be disregarded. If you miss the deadlines, registration will be available at Packet Pick-up on Wednesday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Broad Ripple High School OR on Thanksgiving morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Broad Ripple High School.
ATTENTION! No Pets! |
For the safety of other participants and your pet, absolutely no pets are allowed.
Entry Fee and Family Rate |
$25 Early Bird registration (May 1 - Aug. 31)
Early Bird Family Rate
$25 - first person
$25 - second person
$18 - additional family members
$28 Registration (Sept. 1 - Nov. 24)
Family Rate (Sept. 1 - Nov. 24)
$28 - first person
$28 - second person
$20 - additional family members
$20 - Outta Town Dash Around (May 1 - Nov. 8)
A Brooks long-sleeve Podium Mesh shirt is included with the first 18,000 registrations (size not guaranteed, but we will do our best). Shirts are not guaranteed to those signing up at Packet Pick-up or on race day.
Event Info |
Join us this Thanksgiving in Broad Ripple for the 12th annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash presented by Huntington Bank! The event is hosted by BlueMile and will benefit homeless men, women, and children in our community.
Outta Town Dash Around |
Won't be in Indy for Thanksgiving?
Do the "Outta Town Dash Around"!
Your registration will include a race shirt and access to the Drumstick Dash Virtual Race Bag, which includes offers and information from sponsors. The shirt will be mailed to you the week of November 17th at the address you provide on the registration form. Take your shirt with you and run where you are while supporting the homeless and needy Wheeler Mission serves.
What? Outta Town Dash Around
Where? Wherever you are!
When? Thanksgiving morning
Why? You'll be supporting the homeless men, women, and children Wheeler Mission serves (and get a great race shirt, too!)
Cost? $20*
Bonus! Take a picture in your Dash shirt on Thanksgiving morning wherever you run and upload it to our Facebook page to be entered to win a prize! (check back for more details)
*Outta Town Dash Around registration does not include entry to the race. Limited to the first 500 registrants. Registration for the Outta Town Dash Around closes November 13, 2014.
Race Day Parking |
Glendale Towne Center
A free shuttle service will be available to and from Glendale Towne Center (formerly Glendale Mall). Please park in the large surface lot on the east side of the mall. There will be 12 shuttles running a continuous loop from the parking lot to the event site. The pre-race shuttle service will run from 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. The post-race shuttle service will run from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Park Tudor High School
A free shuttle service will be available to and from Park Tudor High School. There will be 8 shuttles running a continuous loop from the parking lot to the event site. The pre-race shuttle service will run from 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. The post-race shuttle service will run from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Broad Ripple
Free parking is available in the area neighborhoods and behind Broad Ripple High School. This parking is limited.
BlueMile Packet Pick-up |
You may pick up your packet or sign up late for the event at Broad Ripple High School on Wednesday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Broad Ripple High School OR on Thanksgiving morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Broad Ripple High School.
Start Corrals |
In order to accommodate the larger number of participants, more start corrals will be in place to seed participants based on their pace. We ask that you seed yourself realistically to the pace you are able to maintain. If you plan to walk the 4.5 mile event, participate in the 2.75 mile event, or push a stroller in either event, we ask that you place yourself toward the back of the crowd. If you are being timed, your time does not start until you cross the blue mats at the start line.
Lil' Gobbler's Run - Presented by Managed Health Services |
All kids ages 10 and under are invited to participate in the fun run chasing Gerry Gobbler (the six-foot-tall turkey) around the parking lot of Broad Ripple Station. The event starts at 10:15 a.m., and all finishers will receive a cool medal. There is no registration required. An announcement will be made and those wishing to participate will report in front of the BlueMile store.
Important Information |
Gear Check - Gear check will be available on race day in the main tent in the parking log of Broad Ripple Station.
Refreshments - There will be one water station located between the 2- and 3-mile points on the 4.5 mile course. Many other food items and refreshments will be available just past the finish line.
Awards - The top ten male and female finishers in the 4.5 mile event will win a prize. There are no age group awards.
First to catch the Turkey contest! Gerry Gobbler (the six-foot-tall turkey) will get a short head start. You'll win a prize if you are the first male and female to catch him! He is one fast turkey!
Keep an eye out for special turkey hats along the course! Find one and wear it across the finish line as your prize!
Volunteers - Interested in volunteering? Visit www.DrumstickDash.org. for information and to sign-up. Your help is much appreciated!
Making a Difference |
Running the Dash this year? Help Wheeler Mission raise critical funds for the homeless by "fundracing!" Start your free team page today.
Visit CrowdRise to start helping others today! www.crowdrise.com/DrumstickDash2014
Your Privacy |
Wheeler Mission does not sell, rent, or loan any of your personal information. It is confidential and will not be shared with anyone.
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