Race Overview
The Dinosaur Dash is a community run, walk, and bike event benefiting the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. There's something for everyone:
- Event Types: 2k fun run, chip-timed 5k and 10k runs, and Bike Tours for all riding levels (15k and a family-friendly 5k).
- Finisher Medals: The finisher medal for the 10k, 5k, and Bike Tour features our unique, student-designed logo.
- Age Division Awards: The 5k and 10k top finishers in each racing age division will receive the official Dino Dash trophy, while second- and third-place finishers will receive a medal.
- Non-Timed Events: The 2k Fun Run and the Bike Tour are not timed and do not have age division awards.
Bike Tours
The 15k bike tour passes through Tustin and Irvine before returning to The Market Place in Tustin.
- Age Recommendation: Recommended for riders age 13 and up since it is on open roads.
- Family-Friendly Tour: We also offer a family-friendly 5K tour on closed roads.
- Timing: The Bike Tours are not timed.
Expo Information
A free family Expo will offer activities, school fundraising booths, and exhibitors.
Support for Tustin Schools
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
For more information, visit the race website: Dino Dash Registration.