Family-friendly
Kids welcome. Walkers welcome. Strollers welcome on the shortest route.
Mt. Tabor Park · Portland, OR
PDX Dino Run
A wholesome family movement day at Mt. Tabor: bike in with the dino herd, run or walk a loop (or three), then unwind with dino yoga and an aerial jam.
Summer 2026 • Mt. Tabor Park • Date announcement coming soon
All pacesCostumes encouragedFamily-friendlyDonation-basedRain-or-shine
Want to raise money for kids' programs? Sponsor a Dino with pledge-per-loop.
Not a race. No pressure. Just joyful movement and community.
About the event
What kind of event is this?
Think: playful, organized, and low-stress.
All paces
Run, walk, or do a little of both. No timing, no podium.
Costume-optional
Wear a dino suit, dino socks, or just your normal comfy gear.
Donation-based
Participate for free. Donate if you can. Cheer loudly either way.
Portland-proof
Light rain is part of the charm. We adapt the schedule if needed.
Safety-first
Clear routes, friendly marshals, first aid, and an aerial safety perimeter.
Flow of the day
THE FUN FUNNEL!
Arrive silly. Move joyfully. Leave glowing.
Dino Bike-In
Roll in with the herd (optional group ride).
Fun Run/Walk
Choose a loop. Repeat if you want. High-fives encouraged.
Dino Yoga
Beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, joy-friendly.
Aerial Jam
Short sets. Watch-only. Safety perimeter.
Day of
FUN FUNNEL SCHEDULE
Times are approximate. Core family programming runs in daytime.
Optional dusk glow aerial encore may be announced if staffing, safety, and park timing allow.
9:30am
Arrive + check-in opens
10:00am
Welcome + herd photo
10:10am
Run/walk briefing - route options + safety
10:20am
Run/walk start window opens
11:15am
Dino + animal yoga (all levels)
12:00pm
Aerial Jam (daylight set): short sets, tip-based
12:45pm
Wrap-up + thank you
1:00pm
Leave no fossils behind - cleanup complete
Choose your loop
Three routes, zero pressure
Pick the one that matches your day. Walk, jog, or run, all good.
Want more distance? Repeat a loop. Your legs get to decide.
Routes are marked and supported by friendly marshals. Please yield kindly at crossings.
Be prepared
What to bring
💧Water bottle
👟Comfy shoes
🧥A layer
🦕Costume bits
🍌Kid snacks
📱Phone for QR
🧺Picnic blanket
😎Good energy
Leave no fossils behind. Pack out what you pack in.
Donate (if you can)
100% of donations go to kids' programs. Event permits and insurance are paid for by the organizers. Choose where your donation goes: OMSI youth science education or Echo Theatre's kids program.
- 100% goes to kids' programs
- Organizers cover permits + insurance
- Performer tips go directly to performers (optional)
Choose your beneficiary
OMSI youth science education
Support hands-on science learning for kids.
Echo Theatre kids program
Support theatre and creative learning for kids. Official program name TBD.
Tip the performers (optional)
Tips go directly to the aerial performers. This is separate from charitable donations.
PDX Dino Run is independently organized and not sponsored by or affiliated with OMSI unless explicitly stated.
Donations open soon. Want a reminder when they go live? Get a reminder.
Peer fundraising
SPONSOR A DINO
Ask friends to pledge per loop (or give a flat amount). It adds up fast.
Pick your challenge
1 loop, 2 loops, or 3 loops.
Share your pledge ask
Text 10 people. That's the whole trick.
Do your loops
Snap a victory photo. Collect dino glory.
Default ask script
Hi! I'm doing PDX Dino Run to support kids' programs. Would you pledge $5 per loop (I'm aiming for 3 loops) or donate any amount to OMSI or Echo Theatre?
Fundraising dinos may earn a special patch or sticker.
Kids Book Drive (optional)
Bring a new or gently used kids book to donate. We'll share exact drop-off details soon.
Course Marshal
Stand at a key turn, cheer dinos, point the way.
Check-In Buddy
Help people get oriented and answer questions.
Setup / Takedown
Place signs, tidy up, leave the park pristine.
Sweep Walker
Bring up the rear so nobody finishes alone.
Questions
FAQ
Nope. It is a fun run/walk. Move at your pace. High-fives are the only competitive element.
Get a reminder when the date is announced
One email when the date is set (and one the week before). That's it.
Reminders are temporarily paused. Please check back soon.