Rescue Mission’s 20th annual Drumstick Dash returns on Thanksgiving Day Web Staff November 24, 2025 1 minute read The holidays are here, and as families across the Roanoke Valley gear up for their Thanksgiving dinners, one nonprofit is asking residents to get the blood flowing with a 5K run before taking down that turkey. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has more: 20th Annual Drumstick Dash Share: Post navigation Previous: Franklin gets Beamer’s “blessing” before taking VT coaching jobNext: LewisGale retires a piece of physical therapy equipment – via a 4th floor window Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026