
From the Organizer
The Dinosaur Run consists of alternating 5k loops with options including 5K, 10K, 2 Hour, 4 Hour, 6 Hour, and 24 Hour options.
5K: One 5K loop
10K: One of each 5K loops
2 Hour: How many alternating 5K loops can you do before time runs out?
4 Hour: How many alternating 5K loops can you do before time runs out?
6 Hour: How many alternating 5k loops can you do before time runs out?
24 Hour: How many alternating 5k loops can you do before time runs out?
The race takes place at Twin Buttes in San Angelo TX. If you are doing a distance with alternating loops, you must alternate correctly in order to be eligible for an age group award (for example, if you do the 6 hour and you do the same loop twice in a row, you will not be eligible for an age group award).
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
72°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Angelo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
99,507
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,844 ft
Nearest Airport
SJT
San Angelo Regional Mathis Field · 8 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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dinosaur Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dinosaur Run
Nov 6, 2026