Where can I find the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksWheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
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- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 78/100
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K has known course details for its 7k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 6.9 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Waterfront, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K?
The Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K is described as flat.
Where does the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K route go?
The Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K route starts at Broad Ripple Ave at the entrance of Broad Ripple Park, 1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220 (9:00 AM start) and finishes at Broad Ripple Ave, just east of the Monon, 1021 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Broad Ripple Park, Broad Ripple Avenue and Monon Trail. Both the 4.3-mile and 2.6-mile courses are chip timed and finish along Broad Ripple Ave.
What should runners know on race day for the Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 7K?
Gear check available in the large white tent next to Einstein Bagels. Race is run on neighborhood streets with road closures (a traffic & road closures map is published by the organiser). 1. Both the 4.3-mile and 2.6-mile courses are chip timed and finish along Broad Ripple Ave.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Charity
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Peaked at 20,140 registrants in 2016; over 15,000 participated in 2024.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- Open, untimed Eligible Thanksgiving fun run/walk; not a qualifying race. Strollers and wheelchairs welcome; no pets except registered service animals.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 1
- Bag drop
- Gear check available in the large white tent next to Einstein Bagels.
- Closed roads
- Race is run on neighborhood streets with road closures (a traffic & road closures map is published by the organiser).
- Expo / packet pickup
- Expo and packet pickup held race day (11/26); packet mailing available through 11/11 for $9.99 and race-day pickup 7:30-8:30am for $5.00.
- Medal
- No finisher medals are awarded for the Drumstick Dash.
Access and course status
- Start
- Broad Ripple Ave at the entrance of Broad Ripple Park, 1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220 (9:00 AM start).
- Finish
- Broad Ripple Ave, just east of the Monon, 1021 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved roads
- Landmarks
- Broad Ripple Park, Broad Ripple Avenue, Monon Trail
- Notable features
- 100% of proceeds support Wheeler Mission's programs and services for men, women and children experiencing homelessness in central Indiana
- In 2024 it ranked #3 in Indiana and #75 in the nation with 15,149 registrants and 11,277 finishers
- Both the 4.3-mile and 2.6-mile courses are chip timed and finish along Broad Ripple Ave
- the course has one water station
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 4°CTypical temperature
- 20 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 78Favourability /100