Atlantic Union Bank Drumstick DASH

First and foremost, deciding to switch the DASH over to a virtual event was one of the hardest decisions this Mission has ever had to make. With that said, we are excited to announce we have an amazing virtual option for all runners and walkers, as well as a new distance option! Check out what we have to offer!  

PLACE

The beautiful part of this DASH is it can be done anywhere you would like, and at any time of day you would like! The Virtual Run can be completed in your own neighborhood, at a local park, or even the treadmill. Sign up and encourage friends, family, and strangers alike to participate in the best DASH in Virginia!

DESCRIPTION

When you move your feet, others can eat, it’s as simple as that.

Everyone looks forward to getting out on Thanksgiving morning to walk, run, and work off all those calories you’re undoubtedly going to bring in later in the day. Making the trek from your house to the race site, finding parking, standing shoulder to shoulder with others, then racing back home to get ready can be tough, but not this year!

This is where the 2020 Atlantic Union Bank Drumstick DASH comes in! The Drumstick DASH is a month long Virtual Run that you can do anytime, anywhere between November 1st – 30th. Walk your 5K or run the 5k or 8k on your own accord and receive all the awesome race swag you'd expect from a traditional race! (It’s actually even better this year!)

The Atlantic Union Drumstick DASH will be as comforting as the smell of your kitchen on Thanksgiving morning! If your kitchen smells like burning, then think of your zen place, it’s like that.

Scroll down to see what you'll receive and learn how it works!

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

Talk about a good looking Thanksgiving spread! Sign up and receive:

- Official entry into the 5k virtual walk or run or the 8k virtual run

- High performance t-shirt, perfect for showing off at Thanksgiving dinner

- 2020 Finisher's Medal (Runners only)

- Printable Race Bib

- Virtual  Swag Bag (local businesses, great value!)

- Shipping of all items (at additional price)

HOW IT WORKS

The best part about the Virtual Run is it's easy as pumpkin pie:

1. Sign up to secure your spot

2. Pick up your packet at on of our Packet pick up locations. Or receive your packet in the mail.

3. Complete your run or walk

You can run, walk, skip, or jog the 3.1 miles anytime between November 1-30. The best part of this is you can choose the best day to run. Beautiful weather? Run that day. Like walking in the rain? Do your thing.

You can do this anywhere you'd like: the neighborhood, local park, treadmill, or anywhere else you may find yourself during Thanksgiving week this year!

After you've rocked your 5 or 8k, you can easily submit your time through the RaceJoy app. We're also super social, so we will want to see any and all pictures you snapped on our Instagram and Facebook page. We will also have an easy way to share your 5K photos to the official race page. 

ALREADY SIGNED UP BEFORE THE RACE WENT VIRTUAL? 

1) Your registration will switch over to virtual free of charge.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Kevin Berry at kevin.berry@rescuemission.net to let us know!

We encourage you to sign up today! You’ll want all the swag, trust us!

Information overload? Don't fret. All the details and links will be in your confirmation email after you've signed up!

VIRTUAL RUN CONTACT INFO

If you have any questions about this virtual run, contact Kevin Berry at kevin.berry@rescuemission.net.

We have a couple new categories as well as new chances to win! 

1) We have three opportunities for "largest team"

a) School

b) Church

c) Business

Each one of these category winners will receive a personalized plaque for recognition!

2) Farthest participant on any team.

If you can get someone from the other side of the globe, you'll have a good chance at winning this! 

Winner will receive a Roanoke "Welcome" Basket

Now, for the team challenge directions!

Here’s how it works in three easy steps!

1. Select "Join an Existing Team" and see if your Business/Church/Family/School already has a team made. If yes, go ahead and join!

2. If your Business/Church/Family/School does not have a team yet, select "Create a New Team" -  Then click the appropriate "type" and enter your Business/Church/Family/School name. This will allow others registering to join your team!
(If you're creating a team in the "other" category - feel free to get creative with your team names!) 

3. Share the name of your team and help your friends/family/co-workers get registered! 

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There will be special recognition for the largest group in each of the four mentioned categories! (Business, Church, Family & School)
To be counted in the ranks of your group, your registration must be submitted no later than Friday, Midnight, November 22nd. Of course, if you miss that deadline, you can continue to register through Race morning and join the rest of your team.