The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dude Abides 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20267:00 AM | $34.99 | – |
| The Jesus Rolls 10K | 10K | Nov 21, 20267:00 AM | $34.99 | – |
| The Dude Abides Anywhere (Virtual)Virtual | – | Nov 21, 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 Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $34.99, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the The Dude Abides 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 85 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
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 21, 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 Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $34.99, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
From the organizers
Presented by Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races.
The Dude abides... and, the Dude runs.
Join us for The Big Lebowski Dude Dash, a 5K & 10K celebrating bowling, White Russians, nihilism, and one very important rug.
Starting near Canoga Park High School, runners will head out along the Los Angeles River on our fast, flat course through the heart of the Valley. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just taking it easy, there’s a distance for every Dude.
Choose your challenge:
🥛 The Dude Abides 5K
🎳 The Jesus Rolls 10K
🌌 The Dude Abides Anywhere (Virtual)
Expect music, movie-inspired imagery, themed medals, and the laid-back atmosphere you expect from Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races. Costumes are absolutely welcome.