We have a wonderful scenic "Tour of Downtown Roanoke" planned for you! Here's a map of the route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/2sS6n19oZ1

We also have a printable version of the map on the homepage.

All races start at 9:00am. Runners line up on Williamson Road and start first, and Walkers line up on Franklin Road and will follow immediately behind the runners.

All participants registered in the RUN get a medal and a shirt. All participants registered in the WALK get a shirt. Registered DOGS get a special dog charm!

Chip timing is provided by Mountain Junkies, LLC for the 5K RUN. Participants in the TIMED RUN will get an official time if they wear their bib (number) properly. Please wear your bib on the outermost layer of clothing, on the FRONT of your body. Participants in the WALK do not get a bib, and therefore will not have an official time.

No! Running isn't for everyone! We have a few other options:

• You can WALK the 5K route. Register for the walk here.
• You can VOLUNTEER to help out at the event. Register to volunteer here.

The Start line is at the intersection of Williamson and Franklin Rd in Downtown Roanoke. The finish is about a block and a half away on Jefferson Street in front of the Main Library.

Packet Pickup will be held during the following times:

• Saturday, November 21 from 10am - 2pm at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke
  
• Monday, November 23 from Noon - 7pm at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke
• Tuesday, November 24 from 7am - 2pm at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke
• Tuesday, November 24 from 5pm - 7pm at Big Lick Brewing for the Fleet Feet Pub Run
• Wednesday, November 25 from 7am - 2pm at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke
• Wednesday, November 25 from 10am-2pm at Fleet Feet Roanoke

Race Morning Packet Pickup will be available at the Elmwood Park Stage from 6:30-8:30am.

Virtual Run/Walk pickup is only available at the Rescue Mission of Roanoke

We HIGHLY recommend picking up your packet BEFORE race morning.

Yes. They should have a copy of your photo ID.

Yes. You may register up until 8:30am on the day of the race. Register online for the quickest service!

The following corporate lots will be open free of charge on Race Day:
(Permission is for Thanksgiving morning only)

• Freedom First Credit Union - Both lots along 3rd St SE, Corner of Tazewell Ave and 3rd St SE, Roanoke 24013
• Lloyd Electric Company - Do not block bay door please, 605 3rd St SE, Roanoke 24013
• Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Admin Building - 301 Elm Ave SW, Roanoke 24016
• Carilion Community Hospital Parking Garage - 101 Elm Ave, Roanoke 24013
• Carilion Multiple Lots along S. Jefferson St - 900 Block of S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke 24016 ~ from Mountain Ave to Albemarle Ave
• First Baptist Church - All lots along Marshall from 5th Street to Franklin Ave, 321 Marshall Ave, Roanoke 24016
• Oakey's Funeral Home - 318 Church Ave, Roanoke 24016
• Angels of Assisi - 725 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke 24011
• YMCA Kirk Center - Upper and lower lots, 520 Church Ave, Roanoke 24016
  
  

All PARK Roanoke City Parking Lots and Garages will be free on Thanksgiving:

• Elmwood Parking Garage - 402 Williamson Rd SE, Roanoke 24011
• Elmwood Lot - 197 Bullitt Ave SE, Roanoke 24011
• Warehouse Row Lot - 123 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke 24011
• Campbell Garage - 335 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke 24011

Yes! There are plenty of porta-potties near the start at Williamson and Bullitt. There are also four on course at the water station.

No, sorry. We do not have a gear check.

Dogs are allowed in the 5K WALK only. To register your four-legged friend, select "Dog on Leash" during the registration process. The fee for dogs is $5 per pooch. Your dog will get a special Drumstick Dash charm for moving their feet!

Yes! There will be one water station about halfway through the race as you pass by the bus station.

We strongly encourage you to unplug and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Dash without the distractions of your personal listening devivce. You'll pass by bands on the route, and you'll be surrounded by thousands of other people ready to have a conversation, so take advantage of it!

That's ok! We have a Virtual Race option for anyone who won't be in Roanoke on Thanksgiving. Just register for the Virtual Run or Walk, pick up your race shirt during regular packet pickup hours, and walk or run on Thanksgiving morning wherever you are! If you want to time yourself, you can upload your time to the virtual run results page (instructions will be emailed to you). This way even if you're out of town, you can still Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat!