Indiana · 4.6 Mile · 2.6 Mile
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash is a 4.6 Mile and 2.6 Mile event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 15,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Field size
- ~15,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distances
- 4.6 Mile, 2.6 Mile
- Field size
- About 15,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- drumstickdash.org
About the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
A Thanksgiving morning run/walk through Broad Ripple benefiting Wheeler Mission, providing meals and care for the homeless. Offers 4.6-mile and 2.6-mile course options.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Indiana's largest turkey trot; ranked #3 largest running event in Indiana and #75 in the nation in 2024; peaked at 20,000+ participants
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Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash: common questions
- When is the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash held?
- In Indianapolis, Indiana.
- What distances does the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash offer?
- 4.6 Mile and 2.6 Mile.
- How many people run the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash?
- About 15,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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