JURASSIC WORLD-Inspired RUNNING UNIVERSAL at Universal Studios Hollywood

On the heels of the wildly successful launch of its new mega attraction, “Jurassic World: The Ride,” Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off its next RUNNING UNIVERSAL program with the Jurassic World Run. The two-day event begins on Saturday, November 16 with a 5K, along with the all-new 1K Kids’ Raptor Run, and continues on Sunday, November 17 with the first-ever 10K run.

Now if only they can keep the T-rex from registering.

The run takes fitness buffs, runners and walkers alike (of all fitness levels) on 5K and all-new 10K run, both geared towards guests ages 5-years and older, while the all-new Kids’ 1K Raptor Run targets those between the ages of 4-years and 12-years. All participants will receive a collectible Finisher medal; those who complete the 5K and 10K runs will receive an exclusive Challenge medal, concluded at the Universal CityWalk finish line with a lively celebration at the 5 Towers Stage.

As part of the event, participants will venture through areas of the new thrill ride, including the iconic Jurassic World arches. As guests wind their way through the historic movie set backlot, they will also have the unique opportunity to enjoy a series of fun photo ops set up along the way, including film props and one with Blue, the beloved Velociraptor from the Jurassic World films.

If you haven’t stopped by Universal Studios Hollywood to take a ride on the new attraction we advise you to as soon as you can. This is a thrilling update of a classic attraction that is jaw-dropping, not to mention a heck of a lot of fun.

The 5K Run begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, followed by the Kids’ 1K Raptor Run at 7:30 a.m. The program begins at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 17. Registration is now open, so click here to register and to learn more about the packages currently available.

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From humble beginnings as a bisexual art kid who drank more coffee than a 40-year-old author, Remy now holds a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University and is a proud member of the HorrorBuzz team (and still a bisexual art kid who drinks too much coffee). They were first introduced to the world of horror and camp when their grandma showed them The Rocky Horror Picture Show at age 5, and never looked back. When they're not writing cartoons or working on movies, one can spot them in various clubs around Los Angeles performing very, very self-deprecating standup comedy. Howdy ho!