There's no better way to start the holiday season than bringing the whole family to Miller Park for a Thanksgiving tradition filled with fun. Registration for the 7th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K presented by Pick 'n Save is now open. The annual 5K race will take place on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. CT. New for this year, a Half a Drumstick 1.55 mile race is being offered for those looking for a lighter fare.  
Interested participants can sign up at DrumstickDashMilwaukee.com through Wednesday, November 21 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Participants will also be able to register on site at packet distribution on Wednesday, November 21 from 11:00 - 3:00 p.m. CT. as well as on the morning of the race from 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. CT.
Racers will follow a course that takes them around Miller Park, ending near the Hot Corner. Bernie Brewer and the Drumstick Dash mascot, Dash the Turkey, will be in attendance. The top 10 finishers who outrun Dash will win prizes courtesy of Performance Running Outfitters. 
Participants are encouraged to dress up in their best Thanksgiving Day costume. Each registered adult runner will receive an official super soft Drumstick Dash hoodie, while kids ages 5-12 will receive an event T-shirt. All participants will enjoy free parking and will have the opportunity to win prizes, such as delicious pumpkin pies, provided by Pick 'n Save.  
Those who are out of town but still want to participate can register for the "Outta Town Dash Around" and complete the race wherever they are on Thanksgiving. 
Once again, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will accept food and monetary donations during packet distribution and on the day of the race. All donations are welcome, but nonperishable items including peanut butter, cereal, tuna, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice and canned soup are preferred. In the last six years, the Drumstick Dash 5K has donated over 245,000 meals for families in eastern Wisconsin over the holiday season. For every dollar donated, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will provide three meals for a hungry family. 
Registration price for the 5K and Half a Drumstick is $40 for adults and $25 for kids ages 5 to 12. Children age 4 and under are free but must register. Registration prices increase to $45 for adults and $25 for kids at packet pick-up at Miller Park on Wednesday, November 21. The "Outta Town Dash Around" is $40, which includes shipping of the hoodie.  
Media Note: Please contact Jeff Graves (317-294-3622; [email protected]) for photo opportunities and to set up live truck parking. 
About Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin - 330,000 people in eastern Wisconsin rely on food supplied by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin each year. The food bank is the largest, private, nonprofit distributor of food in the state. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin distributes more than 20 million pounds of food annually to 1,000 food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout eastern Wisconsin. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a member of Feeding America, which is consistently ranked as one of the most efficient charities, out of the country's 100 largest charities, by Forbes magazine. Since 1982, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has distributed nearly 300 million pounds of food. To learn more about hunger in Wisconsin, visit feedingamericawi.org.
About Vision Event Management - Vision Event Management (VEM), produces high-profile endurance events. Based in Westfield, IN, VEM productions include the Lincoln Park Zoo Run, the Brewers Mini-Marathon, Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and the Madison Mini-Marathon & 5K. For more information, visit VisionEventManagement.com.