
From the Organizer
September 19, 2026 · 7:00 a.m. PST · 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA
Get ready to dash through time in The Bayside Dash, a 90s high school sitcom-themed race packed with retro vibes, school spirit, and Slater-strength energy.
Presented by Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races
Whether you’re more Morris or Turtle, this race lets you channel your inner Bayside Tiger and crush your course with a smile.
Expect high school pep rally energy, ‘Saved by the Bell’ moments, throwback tunes, and surprise “pop quizzes” of encouragement along the course. Costumes encouraged—go full Bayside or show off your best 90s teen energy.
This is a Jed & Ted’s Excellent Race—fun, fast, and full of nostalgia.
Sign up now. No hall pass required.
**Parody Disclaimer**
This race is a fan-made parody event inspired by 90s pop culture and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official trademark holders.
Events
Weather
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
93°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Woodland Hills Pierce College, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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)
Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Sep 19, 2026