Hotels Near DINO DASH 2026 — Tustin, CA Nov 2026

Date

November 1, 2026

Location

Tustin, CA

Venue

THE MARKET PLACE

Start Time

6:30 AM

Sunrise

6:10 AM

Entry Fee

$0.00 – $55.00

Events

2K Fun Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, Bike Tour - 15K, Bike Tour - 5K, 5K Middle School

Includes

T-Shirt | 15K Bike Tour Tech Shirt | 5K Bike Tour Tech Shirt

The Dino Dash starts at 6:30 AM at The Market Place in Tustin, California, so plan your travel and accommodation accordingly if you're coming from out of town. The event offers multiple distance options to suit different fitness levels and goals: a 1-mile option, 2K, 5K, and 6.2 miles. With both cycling and running events, you can compete in your discipline or try both. Entry fees range from free to $55, giving you budget flexibility depending on which events you choose. The early morning start means booking lodging nearby makes sense to avoid pre-dawn travel stress and arrive ready to perform.

From the Race Organizer

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. The 15k bike tour passes through Tustin and Irvine before returning to The Market Place in Tustin. This tour is recommended for riders age 13 and up since it is on open roads. We also offer a family-friendly 5K tour on closed roads. The Bike Tours are not timed. A free family Expo will offer activities, school fundraising booths, and exhibitors. 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 1st) 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) 10:30 AM - Event Ends

Course & Travel Notes

Dino Dash takes place in Tustin, California, 5.6 miles from John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA). The venue sits at 102 feet elevation with a 6:30 AM start time, which is 20 minutes after sunrise on November 1st. November typically brings average highs of 76°F and average lows of 47°F in the area, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 8% of days.

⛰️ 102 ft elevation☀️ Typically 76°F / 47°F · 8% chance of rain✈️ John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) — 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is DINO DASH 2026 — Tustin, CA?

DINO DASH 2026 — Tustin, CA takes place on November 1, 2026. The race is held in Tustin, California.

Where is DINO DASH 2026 — Tustin, CA held?

DINO DASH 2026 — Tustin, CA is held at THE MARKET PLACE in Tustin, California.

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