Drumstick Dash 5k

Drumstick Dash 5k

Drumstick Dash 5k

( 12 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Milwaukee,
    Wisconsin,
    United States
  • November
  • 3 miles/5K
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Kim Maves

Chicago, Illinois, United States
69 44
2016
"4th year in a row "
Overall
T-Shirts/SWAG
Aid Stations
Course Scenery
Expo Quality
Elevation Difficulty
Parking/Access
Race Management
Kim Maves's thoughts:

This is my 4th Drumstick Dash. Modified 2015 post.

SWAG: Each participant receives a LONG SLEEVE COTTON T! I am a huge fan of long sleeve cotton t-shirts, especially in winter. This year was blue. Also included in packet pickup bag is a Bobble Head from the 2016 Brewers season. (first 3000)

Aid Stations: One station about half way through, all that is necessary and just water. I did grab water today because I felt like it was necessary. I wish there was water pre race. (hence my 4 stars)

Course Scenery: I love running around Miller Park. As always, it is a nice change up from the Chicago Lakefront trail, neighborhoods, etc. One of my favorite parts of the course is running on the bridge to get to the stadium grounds from the general parking lots.

Expo: Same as last year. A few cut outs to take pictures.Other Vision events were there. I think you could sign up, but not sure. Performance Running Outfitters was also there, they were selling product and promoting Black Friday. CON: Expo is only open until 3PM. I went a little later than usual. Sendiks was onsite and you could spin a wheel for prizes. They had good prizes - that my mom would use for groceries :)

Elevation Difficulty: There is a GIANT hill (to me) and a few little rollers and it's an uphill sprint to the finish. Some tight Hairpin turns make it fun!

Parking: Super easy, free parking at Miller Park! Can't beat it!

Race Management: Vision is always fantastic! Volunteers were great.

Other:
Post Race Food was a banana, cookie, and bottle of water.
Miller Park is open before the race, you can go to the bathroom sit, etc.
First three men and women get an award.
Self-seed Run, Run with Stroller, Walk, Walk with Stroller
They had photos post race on Facebook that were free.
I think I saw Bernie Brewer in a Santa costume post race.

I know Feeding America was collecting food on race day. Not sure if there was any raffles or anything this year - we received tickets but never saw where we redeem.

2014 they had Pace per mile signs up, this year they did not.
Would like water option pre race. Maybe I missed it? Maybe keep the expo open an extra hour or two?

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