Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Indianapolis (1115 Broad Ripple Ave.). Distances: 2.6 miles, 4.3 miles. Entry from $40; the 4.3 miles goes from $40 to $43 after November 11.
Course and race notes
24th annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash, co-presented by Huntington Bank and Lucas Oil!
Thanksgiving morning run/walk to help those experiencing homelessness. 9:00am start time. Broad Ripple (Indianapolis, IN).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
2.6 miles4.3 miles
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
4.3 miles goes up after Wed Nov 11 (in 4 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Dec 10, 2025
Race day in Indianapolis
Weather
47° / 31°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Castleton 2 S, IN (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:41 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Fresh Thyme/The Coil Parking Garage0.4 mi
- Broad Ripple Garage · paid0.4 mi
- East Parking Pavilion0.6 mi
84 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Einstein Bros. Bagels quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Penn Station quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Side Wok Cafe restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Shalimar restaurant0.1 mi
39 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
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