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 - bike in, fun run/walk, dino yoga, and a donation-based aerial showcase.
Saturday TBD · 10am - 1pm
All pacesCostumes encouragedFamily-friendlyDonation-basedRain-or-shine
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.
Day of
Schedule
Times are approximate. This is a joy-first community day.
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 showcase - short sets, donation-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.
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)
This event is donation-based so it stays welcoming and accessible. Your donation helps cover permits, insurance, performer tips, and supports our beneficiary mission.
- Permits + insurance are covered first
- Aerial tips go directly to performers
- Remainder supports [Beneficiary] / next year
Benefiting [Beneficiary]. No endorsement implied unless explicitly stated.
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 the week before
One email with the date, parking tips, and weather plan. That is it.