
From the Organizer
Last year, we proudly raised over $7,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita County. This year, we're aiming to double that amount, and we need your help! Join us for the Dino Dash 5K Fun Run on October 11th at SIKES LAKE. Expect to see dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes as you run! Check-in starts at 9:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:30 AM. Register by September 19th to secure your race t-shirt. Enjoy food trucks and various vendors, a bounce house for the kids, a costume contest, a dino dig, and much more. Let's make this year's event even bigger and better!
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
80°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wichita Falls Muni Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
102,558
as of 2023
Elevation
995 ft
Nearest Airport
SPS
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base · 6 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Dino Dash 5K
Oct 10, 2026