From the Organizer
Our 15th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K starts on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, 2025 at 9AM. Registration includes a Race T-Shirt up until Monday, November 10th at 11:59PM. After that date, shirts will be available as supplies last.
Our race motto is “Shuffle your feet so others can eat!”
We encourage participants to bring as much canned food and nonperishable food as possible. Dress warm, but feel free to dress up in costume!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charleston, WV
Population
47,918
as of 2023
City Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 133 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 15th Annual Drumstick Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
154
Days to train
- Race
- 15th Annual Drumstick Dash
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Charleston, WV
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1 mile away
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5 miles away
Charleston Distance Run
5K · Other · From $35 · 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
2 miles away
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2 Mile / 3K · 5K · From $20 · 177 Summers Street
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 15th Annual Drumstick Dash?
- 15th Annual Drumstick Dash is a running race held in Charleston, West Virginia on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 15th Annual Drumstick Dash?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia at 700 Kanawha Blvd. E. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 15th Annual Drumstick Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
15th Annual Drumstick Dash
Nov 26, 2026