Drumstick Dash
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Event overview
The Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis (4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409). The program includes multiple timed and fun runs around Lake Harriet. The Drumstick Dash 10K is run as two laps on a USATF certified course and is chip timed by Mtec Results. The Pi Run is a single lap measured at 3.14 miles and is also chip timed by Mtec Results. The Cranberry Cruise Mile and the Cranberry Kids Half Mile are described as fun runs; the kids course is a flat half-mile on the west side of Lake Harriet and includes a youth medal.
Logistics and fees
Distances:
- 10K
- 3.14 miles
- 1 mile
- 0.5 mile
The total field for the Drumstick Dash 10K and Pi Run is limited to 850 participants. Participants in the 10K and Pi Run may choose a no-giveaway registration or pay extra for a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt (additional charges apply). Participants in the Cranberry Cruise Mile and Cranberry Kids Half Mile may choose a no-giveaway registration or purchase a winter beanie for an additional fee; strollers are permitted in the Cranberry Cruise Mile. Packet pick-up is offered at Mill City Running (411 E. Hennepin) on November 22, at Saint City Running (767 Cleveland Ave S) on November 26, and at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on race day. A Family Team Challenge runs alongside the events, counting finishers across all races. No refunds are available for entry fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.