Thank for making the Inaugural Drumstick Dash presented by Sendik's Food Markets a fantastic day! The weather was great and we thank all of you for your generous food and monetary donations. A 24 foot box truck left the premises filled with 36 barrels totaling 4,620 pounds of food! $7,314 was raised for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin totaling 41,190 meals for the hungry in Wisconsin! We are looking forward to seeing you on November 28, 2013 and reaching an even bigger goal!
Results
To access your 2012 results, you can scan the QR code located on your race bib or access the results link by clicking here.
Survey
Your opinion matters and the Drumstick Dash wants to know about your experience. Your suggestions for improvement will assist us in planning for the 2013 race and beyond. For your chance to win a FREE 2013 entry and to complete the survey, click here.
Photos
Do you have photos to share from the Inaugural Drumstick Dash? Visit Facebook.com/DrumstickDash to post your best shots! Stay tuned as Drumstick Dash and Feeding America will share photos from the day on Facebook. You can also check out Troy Freund photography in a couple days to view today's gallery!
A new Thanksgiving Day family tradition is coming to the Wisconsin State Fair Park on Thursday, November 22 at 8:30 AM. The Drumstick Dash 5K presented by Sendik's Food Market is a 3.1 mile run/walk and will take participants around the Historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway plus additional landmarks within the Wisconsin State Fair Park. The race is open to all ages and will benefit Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Nonperishable food donations will be collected race day and monetary donation opportunities will be available prior to the event for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Be a part of this unique food drive!
When: Thursday, November 22
Time: 7:00 - 8:15 AM
Where: Wisconsin State Fair Park
Cream Puff Pavilion
640 South 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
AND
Wednesday, November 21 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Cream Puff Pavilion. You may prepay for your $5 parking voucher at Wednesday Packet Pick-Up.
*You will not receive a long sleeve t-shirt if registering onsite*
Picking up for a friend or family member? Please bring a copy of their photo ID (digital or paper).
The 5K course will incorporate the Historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway. One water station will be located approximately half way through the course as well as the Start and Finish Line. Mile markers and clocks will be displayed at each mile.
Click here for the course map!
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a food bank. 330,000 people, 105,000 of whom are children, 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. Through our warehouses in Milwaukee and Fox Valley, we distribute more than 18 million pounds of food annually to 1,000 food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout eastern Wisconsin. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin was founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Since our first donation of a bushel of apples, we have distributed nearly 300 million pounds of food to people struggling with hunger in Wisconsin. Visit feedingamericawi.org for more information.
For every $1 donated, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin can provide 5 meals to someone in need. You can make a difference in the lives of people struggling with hunger.
58% of Wisconsinites ate less than they should during the past year because they didn’t have enough money to buy food.
Can’t participate in the Drumstick Dash this year or want to make an additional donation? Please visit Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s website to make a donation.
We need 40 volunteers to make this a successful event! Volunteer positions include Packet Pick-Up, Finish Line, Course, and the Water Station. If you are interested in voluteering please contact Jenny Mendenhall with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Email: jmendenhall@feedingamericawi.org Phone: (414) 831-6345
• When is the registration deadline?
• How do I confirm my entry?
• What time does Drumstick Dash start?
• Where does it take place?
• Where can I get my results?
• Where do I pick up my packet?
• Where are the water stations?
• What can I win for bringing donations?
• How does the raffle work?
• What are the award divisions?
• Will I be charged for parking?
• Is there an age limit?
• Are strollers permitted?
• May walkers participate?
• I have a friend who cannot participate in the event. Can I take his/her place?
• Can I get a refund or transfer?
• Where can I bring my non-perishable donations?
• Who does Drumstick Dash benefit?
• How do I contact Drumstick Dash?
Q. When is the registration deadline?
A. Online registration for the Drumstick Dash will close on Tuesday, November 20 at 11:59 PM CST. Paper registration forms must be postmarked by Thursday, November 15. Race day registration will be available.
Pricing
Adults: $30 through 11/7/2012
Adults: $35 11/8/2012-11/20/2012
Adults: $40 Wednesday Packet Pick-Up & Race Day *You will not receive a long sleeve t-shirt if registering onsite*
Kids 5-12 years of age: $20 through 11/20/2012
Kids 5-12 years of age: $25 Wednesday Packet Pick-Up & Race Day *You will not receive a long sleeve t-shirt if registering onsite*
Kids 4 & Under: Free but still must register
Q. How do I confirm my entry?
A.To confirm your entry please click here.
Q. What time does Drumstick Dash start?
A.The walk/run will start at 8:30 AM CST on Thursday, Novemeber 22, 2012.
Q. Where does it take place?
A. The Drumstick Dash will take place at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. For onsite parking access Gates 4 or 5. $5 CASH ONLY for race day parking, please have your cash ready. There is also free street parking available.
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Cream Puff Pavilion
640 South 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Q. Where can I get my results?
A. PrimeTime Timing will be timing the event and results will be available via social media and the website after the race.
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female will be awarded race day. There are no age group awards. You may also utlize the QR Code located on your bib.
Q. Where do I pick up my packet?
A. When: Thursday, November 22
Time: 7:00 AM-8:15 AM
Where: Wisconsin State Fair Park
Cream Puff Pavilion
640 South 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
AND
Wednesday, November 21 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Cream Puff Pavilion
*You will not receive a long sleeve t-shirt if registering onsite*
Q. Where are the water stations?
A. One water station will be located approximately half way through the course as well as the Start and Finish Line.
Q. What can I win for bringing donations?
A. You can win turkeys, pies and gift certificates!
Q. How does the raffle work?
A. For each nonperishable food donation item or $1 you bring you will receive 1 raffle ticket. Check back after the race and see if you are a winner!
Q. What are the award divisions?
A. Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female prizes will be awarded. There are no age group awards.
Q. Will i be charged for parking?
A.There is free street parking or $5 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park (Gates 4 or 5). Please have your cash ready.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. No! Bring the whole family. Kids 4 & Under are free but must still register.
Q. Are strollers permitted?
A. Strollers are permitted but must be registered. Kids 4 & Under are free.
Q. May walkers participate?
A. Yes! There is a 20 minute/mile pace on the course.
Q. I have a friend who cannot participate in the event. Can I take his/her place?
A. Each participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an emergency, race official must have emergency contact information on hand, therefore you are NOT allowed to participate using someone else's registration. There are NO exceptions to this policy.
Q. Can I get a refund or transfer?
A.There are no refunds or transfers for the Drumstick Dash
Q. Where can I bring my nonperishable donations?
A. All nonperishable food donations will be collected race day. Donations bins will be clearly marked and located near the packet pick-up lines.
Q. Who does Drumstick Dash benefit?
A. Drumstick Dash benefits Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. They are food bank for 330,000 people, 105,000 of whom are children, 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. Through our warehouses in Milwaukee and Fox Valley, we distribute more than 18 million pounds of food annually to 1,000 food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout eastern Wisconsin. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin was founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Since our first donation of a bushel of apples, we have distributed nearly 300 million pounds of food to people struggling with hunger in Wisconsin.
Q. How do I contact Drumstick Dash?
A. Email info@VisionEventManagement.com
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