Dino Dash
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Event Overview
The Dino Dash is a community event held in Tustin, California, that supports local education through the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. The event takes place at The Market Place and includes a variety of distances for runners, walkers, and cyclists. Participants can choose from the following activities:
- 2K Fun Run/Walk (non-timed)
- 5K Run/Walk (chip-timed)
- 10K Run/Walk (chip-timed)
- 5K Bike Tour (un-timed)
- 15K Bike Tour (un-timed)
- 5K Middle School Cross Country Run
Course Details
The 5K Bike Tour covers 3.1 miles on closed streets. The 15K Bike Tour covers 9.1 miles on open roads, passing through Tustin and Irvine; riders must follow all traffic laws and provide their own mechanical support. Helmets are required for all cyclists, and electric bikes are permitted. The 5K and 10K running events are chip-timed on a course centered around El Camino Real.
Recognition and Amenities
Finisher medals for the 10K, 5K, and both Bike Tours feature a student-designed logo. For the chip-timed running races, top finishers in each age division receive a trophy handmade by local students, with second and third place participants receiving medals. The event also includes a family Expo with school fundraising booths, exhibitors, and a food court. T-shirts are included with registration, though availability is not guaranteed for those who register on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
