Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 88 MPH Sprint 5K · Twin Pines 10K · Enchantment Under the Run Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half
October 17, 2026 · 7:00 a.m. PST · 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA
Get ready to rev up your DeLorean and hit 88 MPH! This race celebrates the iconic Back to the Future trilogy, with a special nod to Back to the Future Day—October 21—the 2015 date Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled to the future in Back to the Future Part II.
Presented by Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races
Whether you're a time-traveling teen or a mad scientist, this race lets you channel your inner McFly and dash through time with style.
Choose your challenge:
- 88 MPH Sprint 5K⚡ Perfect for those looking to make a quick getaway from 1985.
- Twin Pines 10K 🌲 A tribute to the mall where it all began—before the pine trees were history.
- Enchantment Under the Run Half Marathon 🎶 Dance through time and space in this nostalgic long-distance challenge.
- The Multiverse Flux Capacitor Challenge (Virtual) 🌀 Can't make it in person? Join us virtually and complete any distance to earn your medal.
Expect time-traveling tunes, futuristic photo ops, and plenty of 80s nostalgia. Costumes encouraged—think puffer vests, lab coats, and hoverboards!
Parody Disclaimer
This race is a fan-made parody event inspired by 80s pop culture and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official trademark holders.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
6%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Woodland Hills Pierce College, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canoga Park, CA
Population
3,857,897
as of 2023
Elevation
808 ft
Nearest Airport
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half?
- Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half is a running race held in Canoga Park, California on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Canoga Park, California at 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half
Oct 17, 2026