The Roanoke Rescue Mission’s day didn’t end with the Drumstick Dash. After the run, organizers continued the tradition of their annual Thanksgiving lunch.

Every year for Thanksgiving, thousands line up in downtown Roanoke for the Rescue Mission’s annual Drumstick Dash. This year, while the weather wasn’t perfect, more than 7,000 people hit the street to ensure that people will have food to eat.

Rain Pushing Out This Morning, Clearing For Turkey Time

What better way to start your Thanksgiving than with the Drumstick Dash?

A cold and rainy Thanksgiving

The Star City’s beloved Drumstick Dash returns on Thursday, and we’re working for you to ensure you’re fully prepared.

Get ready to wear your running shoes because the 19th annual Drumstick Dash is back.

The Drumstick Dash returns to Roanoke on Thanksgiving morning to support the Rescue Mission's efforts in funding over 200,000 meals annually.

Today, they kicked off their registration season for their annual Drumstick Dash.

Thousands of runners filled the streets of Downtown Roanoke Thursday for the annual Drumstick Dash.

The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a false 911 call of an active shooter at the Hotel Roanoke early Thursday.

Drumstick Dash organizers said they’re still looking for volunteers to help them direct traffic the day of the race.

The countdown is on for the Drumstick Dash.

The Drumstick Dash returned to Downtown Roanoke for Thanksgiving Day

The annual Thanksgiving Day event will return to Downtown Roanoke next week.

Drumstick Dash officials have announced more information regarding this year’s race.

The Roanoke Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers ahead of its 2022 race. The event is the mission's biggest fundraiser of the year.

A longtime Thanksgiving Day tradition is headed back to the Star City.

Even with some last-minute changes, the Rescue Mission’s Drumstick Dash was a huge success on Thanksgiving.

The Drumstick Dash was ran in-person this year with a new course on the Greenway.

We'll enjoy comfortable conditions for Thanksgiving, but it will feel much different by Black Friday

If you're running the Drumstick Dash this year in Roanoke, the course is going to look a little different than it has in the past.

The Roanoke Rescue Mission still needs around 1,500 people to sign up for this year’s Drumstick Dash.

We are just 10 days away from people running in downtown Roanoke as part of the annual Drumstick Dash.

Soon, you will have a chance to move your feet so others can eat.

A family tradition is coming back to Roanoke!

ROANOKE, Va – The Roanoke Rescue Mission’s annual Drumstick Dash moved to a virtual race in 2020, but that didn’t stop one Buchanan woman from pursuing her dream. Kelly Berry and her mother Teresa said Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without the Drumstick Dash. “It’s been an interesting year with the virtual races because a lot of people are missing important races; I know I do,” Kelly Berry said. “To all the ones that can’t make it home, ‘Happy Thanksgiving,’” Kelly Berry said. There is still time to sign up and run the Drumstick Dash.

ROANOKE, Va – Exclusive swag? Organizers of the annual Drumstick Dash are encouraging people to register before Monday to get some additional swag this year. This year’s race, hosted by Roanoke Rescue Mission, will be virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. The first 2,500 people who sign up for the race before Monday will get an exclusive hooded t-shirt that’s completely new this year. All the proceeds from the run go to helping feed thousands of people at the Roanoke Rescue Mission each year.

ROANOKE, Va – The annual Drumstick Dash in Roanoke does much more than get people up and move before that big Thanksgiving meal. The event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Roanoke Rescue Mission to help feed those in need. On Tuesday, the Roanoke Rescue Mission announced its annual race would be virtual, allowing people to run throughout the month of November. Berry said the demand for services at the Rescue Mission has gone up during the pandemic. The annual Salem Half Marathon is also going virtually.

ROANOKE, Va. – Hundreds of people in need enjoyed a warm Thanksgiving Day meal thanks to the Rescue Mission Ministries and volunteers. After the Drumstick Dash, the Rescue Mission hosted its annual Thanksgiving Day Feast. It’s a chance a to bring the community together, volunteers and those in need, even if they live different lives. Our family is our community and that’s what this is about is sitting down with those in your community no matter who they are and sharing this time with them," said Kevin Berry, Community Outreach and Marketing Manager at Rescue Mission. If you want to learn how to give back with Rescue Mission Ministries in Roanoke, click here.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Drumstick Dash is just two days away. The Thanksgiving Day race in Roanoke brings out thousands of people every year. Organizers are again asking for volunteers for Thursday to help serve as race marshals, crowd control personnel and race guides. The Drumstick Dash is the Roanoke Rescue Mission's biggest fundraiser, providing nearly all the funding it needs to feed people. Click here to find out how you can sign up to participate in the race.

ROANOKE, Va. – Atlantic Union Bank donated $23,000 on Tuesday in support of a Roanoke Thanksgiving tradition. The money donated to the annual Thanksgiving Drumstick Dash will support Rescue Mission’s food services. Atlantic Union Bank is the main sponsor for the 5K. The Drumstick Dash is still looking for volunteers. To sign up, email karl.stewart@rescuemission.net or volunteer.info@rescuemission.net.

ROANOKE, Va. - Preparations are already underway for the Drumstick Dash. Last year, the Drumstick Dash raised nearly $276,000 for the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Already, more than 1,000 people have signed up. "The Drumstick Dash makes it so that we can feed our guests. Click here to learn more about the Drumstick Dash.