DINO DASH
DINO DASH is a running and road cycling race on November 1, 2026 in Tustin, CA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- THE MARKET PLACE, Tustin, CA
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sports
- RunningRoad Cycling
From the Organizer
It's an Orange County tradition!
The Dinosaur Dash is a community run, walk, and bike event benefiting the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. There's something for everyone--a 2k fun run, chip-timed 5k and 10k runs, and Bike Tours for all riding levels (15k and a family-friendly 5k).
The finisher medal for the 10k, 5k, and Bike Tour features our unique, student-designed logo.
The 5k and 10k top finishers in each racing age division will receive the official Dino Dash trophy--hand-made by Tustin Unified students. Second- and third-place finishers will receive a medal. The 2k Fun Run and the Bike Tour are not timed and do not have age division awards.
The 15k bike tour passes through Tustin and Irvine before returning to The Market Place in Tustin. This tour is recommended for riders age 13 and up since it is on open roads. We also offer a family-friendly 5K tour on closed roads. The Bike Tours are not timed.
A free family Expo will offer activities, school fundraising booths, and exhibitors.
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation is a charitable organization that supports the students and teachers of Tustin Unified schools by funding grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs such as after-school sports, robotics, college readiness, Tustin Summer Academy, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Race day registrations (Sunday, November 1st) do not include a shirt.
SCHEDULE
*** Schedule subject to change ***
5:30 AM - Race-Day Registration Opens (near El Camino and West St.)
6:30 AM - Bike Valet Opens
6:30 AM - Bike Tour - 15k begins on open roads
6:45 AM - Bike Tour - 5k begins on closed roads
7:00 AM - Dino Dash Expo Opens
7:00 AM - 10K Chip-timed Run Begins
8:00 AM - Food Court Opens
8:00 AM - 5K Chip-timed Run Begins
8:20 AM - TUSD Middle School Cross Country 5k Begins
8:45 AM - 2K Fun Run Begins (non-timed)
10:00 AM - Video Contest Awards - Expo Stage
10:30 AM - Event Ends
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
80°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tustin Irvine Rch, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tustin, CA
Population
79,035
as of 2023
City Elevation
103 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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DINO DASH
Nov 1, 2026