From the Organizer
Get ready to dig! Become a paleontologist for the day and discover dinosaur bones and eggs.
Includes bucket and shovel to take home! For ages 2-8.
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
81°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Montgomery Fld, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coronado, CA
Population
18,558
as of 2023
City Elevation
28 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 4 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dino Dig Day, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dino Dig Day?
- Dino Dig Day is a running race held in Coronado, California on August 5, 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 Dino Dig Day?
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in Coronado, California at Gator Beach. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dino Dig Day?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dino Dig Day
Aug 5, 2026