Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events

Overview

• Event: Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events
• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: 4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
• Website: Register Here

Races Available

• Drumstick Dash 10K: A great way to work up your Thanksgiving Day appetite with two laps around Lake Harriet on a USATF Certified course.
• Pi Run: A one-lap option around Lake Harriet, just a little more than 5K - 3.14159 miles.
• Cranberry Cruise One Mile: A fun run for $10 that offers a great warm-up to your Thanksgiving Day.
• Cranberry Kids Half Mile: A flat, easy half-mile for kids, with every youth receiving a medal.

Race Fees

• 10K & Pi Run: $50 for no giveaway: $60 for a shirt: $75 for a sweatshirt.
• Cranberry Cruise Mile & Half Mile: $10 for no giveaway: $20 for a beanie hat.
• No giveaway option: Participants can purchase a giveaway at packet pick-up: size availability not guaranteed.
• Registration: Be sure to register early to reserve your spot!

Location Details

• Venue: All events are at Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis.
• Timing: Chip timing available for the 10K and Pi Run.
• Family Fun: Start your Thanksgiving Day off with family fun and post-race cookies.
• Fun Runs: Cranberry Cruise Mile Run and Kids Half Mile include an option to purchase a winter beanie.

Race Start Times

• 7:30 AM: Cranberry Cruise Mile
• 7:30 AM: Cranberry Kids Half Mile
• 8:00 AM: Drumstick Dash 10K
• 8:00 AM: Pi Run 3.14 Miles

Packet Pick Up Information

• November 21: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Mill City Running, 411 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis
• November 26: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Saint City Running, 767 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul.
• Race Day: 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM at Lake Harriet Bandshell

Charity Partners

• Mile in My Shoes: Continuing as our Charity Partner in 2023, bringing people together through running.
• Support: Participants can support MiMS through direct donations at registration and as FundRacers.
• FundRacer Registration: Register at www.mileinmyshoes.mn before registering for the race.
• Discounts: FundRacers receive special race discounts.

Field Limits

• Capacity: The total field for the Drumstick Dash 10K and Pi Run is limited to 850 participants.
• Social Distancing: Allows for staggered starts with plenty of room to spread out on the course.
• Packet Pick-up: Participants are encouraged to pick up their race packets in advance of race day.
• No Refunds: All entries are final. No refunds for race entry fees for any reason.

Race Updates

• Latest News: For all the latest news visit the Drumstick Dash web page at www.drumstickdash10k.com.