2026 Hope the Mission - Drumstick Dash LA
Los Angeles, CA
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
5300 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles CA
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48–70°F · low rain risk
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2025
52–76°F
dry
2024
54–61°F
dry
2023
45–66°F
dry
2022
46–71°F
dry
2021
50–79°F
dry
2020
44–68°F
dry
2019
47–64°F
dry
2018
52–76°F
dry
2017
57–78°F
dry
2016
42–61°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Drumstick Dash LA
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: 5300 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Registration: Register here
Description
- Event Excitement: Drumstick Dash LA is BACK and bigger than ever!
- Options: Choose from 5K, 10K or the Lil Gobblers 1K at LA’s LARGEST Thanksgiving Day Event.
- Holiday Spirit: Whether you’re chasing a PR or strolling with the whole family in costume, this is the ultimate way to kick off your holiday.
- Experience: Expect high energy, epic vibes, tons of freebies, a costume contest that brings the heat, awards, and the unbeatable feeling of running for a powerful cause.
Course Details
- Course Location: This year's course takes runners, joggers, and walkers straight through the vibrant NoHo Arts District.
- Community: Cheering crowds line the streets and DJs keep the beats pumping from start to finish.
- Support: Every step supports Hope the Mission in providing more than 2 MILLION hot meals to homeless men, women, and children.
- Commemoration: Every runner scores a race T-shirt and the BIGGEST… boldest… most brag-worthy finisher medal yet!
Participation Call
- Join Us: Join the largest Thanksgiving event in Los Angeles as we “MOVE OUR FEET SO OTHERS CAN EAT!”
- Run. Celebrate: Give back. 🦃🔥
- Note: Disclaimer, no refunds or returns.
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