In 61 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
700 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston WV
Distance
5K
Typical weather
35–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
38–57°F
rain
2024
39–59°F
rain
2023
37–56°F
rain
2022
32–57°F
dry
2021
24–45°F
rain
2020
46–61°F
dry
2019
38–62°F
dry
2018
33–51°F
rain
2017
32–46°F
dry
2016
37–42°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 15th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 700 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV
- Time: Starts at 9AM
Registration Details
- Inclusion: Registration includes a Race T-Shirt
- Deadline: T-shirt available up until November 9th at 11:59PM
- Availability: After the deadline, shirts will be available as supplies last
- Registration Link: Click here to register
Race Motto
- Motto: “Shuffle your feet so others can eat!”
Community Participation
- Canned Food Drive: We encourage participants to bring as much canned food and nonperishable food as possible
- Costumes: Dress warm, but feel free to dress up in costume!
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
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