Dino Dash - Northwest Calgary
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Dino Dash 2026
Dino Dash 2026 takes place at Foothills Athletic Park, Crowchild Trail Northwest, Calgary, Alberta. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, and supports the University of Calgary Dinos track and field and cross country programs. The race was created in 2004 by university students to increase program funding; to date, 150,000 CA$ has been contributed toward scholarships, competition opportunities and uniforms.
The event program includes multiple race formats and a kids activity session run by Athletics Alberta. Package pickup is available at Strides Running Store in Marda Loop.
Distances and formats offered
- Kids event, running, jumping and throwing activities
- 5 km open race
- Student 5 km, student ID required at pickup
- Stroller 5 km
- 10 km open race
- Student 10 km, student ID required at pickup
- Stroller 10 km
Entry fees include a Dino Dash technical running shirt, an exclusive finisher medal, a personalized race bib if registered in time, chip timing, post-race food and a celebration area with a beer garden. The event also provides opportunities to support the University of Calgary Dinos cross-country and track and field teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.