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4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis MN

Thursday, November 27th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Lots of races for the whole family!

🥇 Drumstick Dash 10K

  • Course: Two laps around Lake Harriet on a USATF Certified course.
  • Timing: The race is chip timed by Mtec Results.
  • Shirt Options: Participants have a choice of receiving no shirt, a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt.
  • Elevation: There are some hills so count on a good appetite for fun. Register early to reserve your spot.

🥧 Pi Run

  • Distance: One lap option around Lake Harriet—3.14159 miles.
  • Start Details: Same start line, start time, and finish line as the Drumstick Dash 10K.
  • Timing: The race is chip timed by Mtec Results.
  • Shirt Options: Participants can choose no shirt, a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt. Register early to reserve your spot.

🍒 Cranberry Cruise One Mile

  • Purpose: A fun run and a great warm-up for your Thanksgiving Day.
  • Registration Fee: $10 registration.
  • Beanie Option: Participants can purchase a beanie for $10.
  • Strollers: Strollers are permitted in the Cranberry Cruise Mile.

👶 Cranberry Kids Half Mile

  • Distance: A flat, easy half-mile on the west side of Lake Harriet.
  • Registration Fee: Only $10.
  • Beanie Option: Participants can purchase a beanie for $10.
  • Medals: Every youth will receive a medal. Parents are welcome to run with kids at no additional cost.

💰 Race Fees

  • Drumstick Dash 10K & Pi Run: NO giveaway for our lowest race fee of $50.
  • Shirt Fee: Additional $10 for a shirt ($60 total registration fee).
  • Sweatshirt Fee: Additional $25 for a sweatshirt ($75 total registration fee).
  • Cranberry Cruise Mile & Half Mile: NO giveaway for our lowest race fee of $10.

📍 Location

All events are at Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis. The Drumstick Dash 10K and Pi Run feature chip timing. We have options for No shirt, Shirt, and Sweatshirt. The Cranberry Cruise Mile Run and the Cranberry Kids Half Mile are fun runs and there is an option to purchase a winter beanie.

Start your Thanksgiving Day off with family fun and post race cookies.

🕒 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

Saturday, November 22 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mill City Running, 411 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis

Wednesday, November 26 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Saint City Running, 767 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul.

Race Day, Thursday, November 27, 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at Lake Harriet Bandshell

❤️ Charity Partners

Drumstick Dash is pleased to announce that Mile in My Shoes is continuing as our Charity Partner. Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) brings people from diverse backgrounds together through the power of running. MiMS run mentors are paired with people experiencing homelessness and other barriers. Drumstick Dash participants can support MiMS through direct donations at registration and also as FundRacers. PLEASE register as a FundRacer at www.mileinmyshoes.mn before signing up for the race. You will receive information on special race discounts.

⚠️ Field Limits

The total field for the Drumstick Dash 10K and Pi Run will be limited to a total of 850. This will allow us to stage a staggered start with plenty of room for social distancing and to let you spread out on the course. All participants are encouraged to pick up their race packets in advance of race day. No Refunds. Please note that all entries are final. No refunds will be given for race entry fees for any reason.

🔔 Race Updates

For all the latest news visit the Drumstick Dash web page at www.drumstickdash10k.com.

For more information, visit the official race page.

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