Join us on Thanksgiving for the 22nd annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash presented by Huntington Bank! Thanksgiving morning run/walk to help those experiencing homelessness. All proceeds provide meals and care for homeless men, women, and children in our community. Fun for the whole family!
4.3 Mile + 2.6 Mile Courses
Start Line Concert
Dream Slice will be joining us again as our 2024 pre-start concert band!
Course Entertainment
We will have fun entertainment along the course including music from:
Studio 77 DJs
107.9 The Mix
99.5 ZPL
104.5 WJJK
93.9 WNDX-FM
99.5 ZPL
95.5 WFMS
Food Court
After you cross the finish line, you'll continue on to our Kroger Food Court to refuel with bananas, snacks, and more!
Gear Check
We will have gear check available in the large white tent next to Einstein Bagels.
MHS Lil' Gobbler's Run
Kids 12 and under can chase our turkey mascot, Dash! This post-race 40 yard dash starts at 10:15am on Broad Ripple Ave. after the Finish Line with multiple "heats" running through 11:00am. All finishers will receive a cool medal. Sponsored by MHS.
Celebrity Challenge
Our annual Celebrity Challenge is a fun tradition on Thanksgiving morning.
Every year, a group of local celebrities starts out in front of the pack in a challenge to be the fastest local celebrity around!
Awards
Largest team (Large Corporation, Small Corporation, School/Organization, Friends/Family)
Top fundraiser
Top 5 male finishers (4.3 mile)
Top 5 female finishers (4.3 mile)
First to catch the turkey (Dash)
