DINO DASH
About this race
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 2nd) 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
Pick your distance
Running
2K Fun Run/Walk
Please note: race day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt, as quantities are limited.
5K Run/Walk
Please note: race day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt, as quantities are limited.
10K Run/Walk
Please note: race day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt, as quantities are limited.
5K Middle School
Cycling
Bike Tour - 15K
This is a “Rules of the Road” ride and all riders are required to know and follow all traffic laws. You must be able to fix any mechanical breakdowns. Electric bikes are allowed, as this isn't a timed event. All riders are asked to obey traffic laws, watch speeds, and look out for each other. A helmet is required for all riders. The 15K bike tour is not recommended for children under 13. A 15K distance is 9.1 miles. The Bike Tour starts at 6:30 AM. Please note: race day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt, as quantities are limited.
Bike Tour - 5K
The 5K bike tour is a short, fun ride on closed streets. You must be able to fix any mechanical breakdowns. All riders must wear a helmet. A 5K distance is 3.1 miles. Please note: race day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt, as quantities are limited.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tustin, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 4:59 PM local time (PST) in Tustin on November 1, 2026 — 10h 48m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Tustin events
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