
From the Organizer
Our 3rd Annual Event is Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00 am race start and finish at Annie's Playground - Fallston, MD
Out and Back course along the Ma & Pa Trail
We're Back! Get ready to travel back in time for an adventure like no other at the Jurassic Dash! Join us for this prehistoric-themed race that promises excitement, fun, and a roaring good time for participants of all ages! Presented by O'Mara Athletics, LLC. and timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.
Marathon-Quality Finisher Medal and T-Shirt included.
Virtual Pricing includes packet shipping
Early Packet Pickup will be announced
Race Day Packet Pickup will begin at 6:30 a.m.
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
59°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
536 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company
2 miles away
Moonlight 5K and Twilight Kids Run presented by Brooks
2 miles away
Christmas in July Run
2 miles away
Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll
2 miles away
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Jurassic Dash 5K & Fun Run
Nov 7, 2026