Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
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Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
The Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash is an annual Thanksgiving morning run and walk held in the Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis. The event is presented with corporate partners and benefits Wheeler Mission; proceeds provide programs and services for people experiencing homelessness in the local community. The event has been held for multiple years and is organized around charitable fundraising and community participation.
The event features multiple course options and a virtual alternative:
- 4.3 mile Full Gobbler Run/Walk
- 2.6 mile Mini Gobbler Run/Walk, sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg
- Virtual "OuttaTownDashAround" option
The Drumstick Dash includes elements common to organized road events: team fundraising, published race results, event photos from prior years, and sponsor involvement. The organizer notes that the event supports men, women, and children facing homelessness, hunger, and addiction. Materials for the event reference fundraising incentives, team contests, and historical media coverage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
