# Drumstick Dash 5K, 10K & Kids Pi Run at Lake Harriet > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell & Park, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - Ages: All ages; paved accessible path around Lake Harriet; jogging strollers welcomed - Price: $38–$45 5K/10K; $15 Kids Dash; benefits local community food programs - Organizer: Drumstick Dash Minneapolis - Official page: https://drumstickdash.com/minneapolis/register/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/drumstick-dash-5k-10k-and-kids-pi-run-at-lake-harriet--listing-7c9b9afc47ef11fb3d28434c ## About Run around the beloved Chain of Lakes at the annual Drumstick Dash at Lake Harriet Bandshell in South Minneapolis! Benefiting local food shelves, this scenic, paved lakeside loop invites runners, walkers, and parents with strollers to complete either a 5K or a double-loop 10K with uninterrupted lake views. Kids cheer for the 0.5-mile Cranberry Kids Dash and the hilarious costume contest featuring families dressed as roast turkeys, cranberries, and pumpkin pies. Fresh hot cider, hot cocoa, and mini donuts await at the finish line by the heated pavilion restrooms. ## Similar picks in Minneapolis - [Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events: Cranberry Kids Half Mile and Cranberry Cruise Mile (Lake Harriet)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/drumstick-dash-thanksgiving-day-events-cranberry-kids-half-mile-and-cr--listing-7894a6be4e85e8460d34fa72) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 9:45 AM · Lake Harriet (west side) · From $11.60 · checked Oct 30. 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