Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Canoga Park, California
- Entry fee
- From $34.99
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 MPH Sprint 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $34.99 | – |
| The 13.1 Gigawatt Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $34.99 | – |
| Twin Pines 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $34.99 | – |
| Enchantment Under the Run 5K NIGHT RUN | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:00 PM | $34.99 | – |
| The Clock Tower Lightning 10K NIGHT RUN | 10K | Oct 17, 20267:00 PM | $34.99 | – |
| The Multiverse Flux Capacitor Challenge (Virtual)Virtual | – | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $34.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $34.99 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $34.99, entry is about 30 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 88 MPH Sprint 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results88 MPH Sprint 5K
Twin Pines 10K
Enchantment Under the Run Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half?
At the 2025 88 MPH Sprint 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:51 or better, the top quarter in 30:12, and half the field in 40:06; the last tenth came in after 51:43.
At the 2025 Twin Pines 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 40:48 or better, the top quarter in 54:15, and half the field in 1:01:02; the last tenth came in after 1:20:22.
At the 2025 Enchantment Under the Run Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:53:32 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:40, and half the field in 2:30:34; the last tenth came in after 2:55:56.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 90°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.
Race details
- Where
- 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 800 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $34.99 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $34.99, entry is about 30 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 20 runners finished the 88 MPH Sprint 5K; the median finish was 40:06 and the winner ran 21:53.
- Where does it start?
- 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
From the organizers
Get ready to rev up your DeLorean and hit 88 MPH!
Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash celebrates the iconic time-traveling trilogy with a special nod to Back to the Future Day, October 21, the date Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled to the future in Back to the Future Part II.
Presented by Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races
Whether you're a time-traveling teen or a mad scientist, this race lets you channel your inner McFly and dash through time with style.
And this time, we're messing with the space-time continuum.
Choose your morning adventure (7AM):
88 MPH Sprint 5K 🚗 Perfect for those looking to make a quick getaway from 1985.