Schedule and packet pickup
PACKET PICK UP
Dick's Sporting Goods at The Market Place in Tustin. Friday, October 30th or Saturday, October 31st. Only during the hours of 11 AM - 5 PM.
DINO DASH 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Tustin, California
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Oct 7, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Tour - 15K | 15K | Nov 1, 20266:30 AM | $40$50 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Bike Tour - 5K | 5K | Nov 1, 20266:45 AM | $45$50 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Nov 1, 20267:00 AM | $40$50 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K Middle School | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:20 AM | Free | – |
| 2K Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Nov 1, 20268:45 AM | $30$35 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 15K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Bike Tour - 15K and 10K Run/Walk: $40 until Oct 7, then $50 until Oct 30, then $55 until Nov 1.
- Bike Tour - 5K: $45 until Oct 7, then $50 until Oct 30, then $50 until Nov 1.
- 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 7, then $45 until Oct 30, then $50 until Nov 1.
- 5K Middle School: Free until Nov 2.
Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 48 percent below a typical 15K in California, which costs $77 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:09 AM, and the Bike Tour - 15K starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
THE MARKET PLACE, Tustin, CA 92782
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of DINO DASH cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
SCHEDULE
Come for the races. Stay for the expo, food, and entertainment! 5:30 am - Race-Day Registration Opens (near El Camino and West St.). 6:30 am - Bike Valet Opens. 6:30 am - Bike Tour Begins: 15K. 6:45 am - Bike Tour - 5K begins on closed…
Schedule and packet pickup
EVENT 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 Begins: 15K. 6:45 am - Bike Tour - 5k begins on closed roads. 7:00 am - Dino Dash Expo Opens. 7:00 am…
Course
COURSE MAPS and Road Closures
2K Course. 5K Course. 10K Course. Download 10K Course Map. 15K / 5K Bike Course. Road Closures.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ's
When and where is the Dino Dash? Sunday, November 1st, at The Market Place in Tustin (Dick's Sporting Goods lot), off the I-5 at Jamboree. May I register at the race? Yes! Registration opens at 5:30 am. Please note that race-day…
Race details
- Where
- THE MARKET PLACE, Tustin, CA 92782Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Results posted by the race
- RESULTS - VIRTUAL Event
- Included with entry
- 15K Bike Tour Tech Shirt; 5K Bike Tour Tech Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022), 2021 (Oct 31, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is DINO DASH?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $40, entry is about 48 percent below a typical 15K in California, which costs $77 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- THE MARKET PLACE, Tustin, CA 92782.
From the organizers
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.