Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half 2026 — Canoga Park, CA

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Canoga Park, CA
Venue
6846 Owensmouth Ave
Start Time
7:00 AM
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$34.99
Events
88 MPH Sprint 5K, Twin Pines 10K, The 13.1 Gigawatt Half Marathon, Enchantment Under the Run 5K NIGHT RUN, The Clock Tower Lightning 10K NIGHT RUN

Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash is a running race held in Canoga Park, California, offering three distances: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The race takes place on October 17, 2026, at 6846 Owensmouth Ave, with a typical start time of 7:00 AM. Entry is $34.99. If you're unable to race in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and location. This flexibility makes it accessible for travelers with varying schedules or preferences.

From the Race Organizer
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. Twin Pines 10K 🌲 A tribute to the mall where it all began, before one unfortunate encounter with a pine tree. The 13.1 Gigawatt Half Marathon ⚡ Go the distance with enough time-traveling determination to make it all the way back to 1955. 🌙 Back to the Future After Dark (7PM) Not a morning person? Great Scott! Come back after dark and take another trip through time under the night sky. Enchantment Under the Run 5K 🎶 Five kilometers of nighttime time-traveling fun. The Clock Tower Lightning 10K ⚡ Double the distance and keep the flux capacitor running after dark. 🌀 The Multiverse Flux Capacitor Challenge (Virtual) Can't make it in person? Join us from your own timeline and complete your race wherever you are to earn your medal. Expect time-traveling tunes and plenty of 80s nostalgia. Costumes encouraged. Puffer vests, lab coats, denim, and your best time-traveling looks are welcome. Whether you race in the morning, come back after dark, or join us from another timeline, remember: where we're going, we don't need roads. This is a Jed & Ted’s Excellent Race...fun, fast, and full of heart. Parody Disclaimer This race is a fan-made parody event inspired by 80s pop culture and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official rights holders.

Course & Travel Notes

The race starts at 7:00 AM, just one minute before sunrise at 7:01 AM on October 17th, so expect to begin running in near-darkness. The venue sits at 794 feet elevation in Canoga Park, California, which is relatively modest and shouldn't present significant acclimatization challenges. Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is conveniently located just 6.5 miles from the race venue, making it a practical option for air travel to the event.

⛰️ 794 ft elevation☀️ Typically 85°F / 53°F · 6% chance of rain✈️ Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half 2026 — Canoga Park, CA?

Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half 2026 — Canoga Park, CA takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Canoga Park, California.

Where is Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half 2026 — Canoga Park, CA held?

Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half 2026 — Canoga Park, CA is held at 6846 Owensmouth Ave in Canoga Park, California.

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