7am – Saturday January 10, 2026
The Encino Man Ice Age Dash
Dig out your loincloth and unfreeze your running shoes—it’s time for The Encino Man Ice Age Dash! Inspired by the 1992 cult classic that gave us “wheezin’ the juice” and prehistoric high school vibes, this race is a hilarious, frozen-in-time celebration of thawed-out bros and SoCal slacker culture.
7am – Saturday February 07, 2026
Beyond the Streets Charity Run
We’re making this event completely free because we want everyone to be able to show up, move their body, and be part of something good: no barriers, no pressure, no financial gatekeeping. But if you’re able to donate, even a little, it makes a real difference at North Valley Caring Services
7am – Saturday March 14, 2026
Terminator 2 Trot, 5k 10k & Half
Relive one of the most legendary action sequences in film history as you race along the Los Angeles River, the iconic chase scene location from Terminator 2: Judgment Day! Kicking off near Canoga Park High School. Choose the 5k, 10k or Half!
7am – Saturday May 16, 2026
Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai & Half Miyagithon
Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy.
Whether you’re running for Miyagi-Do honor or Cobra Kai glory, this is your shot to earn a finisher’s medal with dojo-level pride.
7am – Saturday September 19, 2026
Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Get ready to dash through time in The Bayside Dash, a 90s high school sitcom-themed race packed with retro vibes, school spirit, and Slater-strength energy.
7am – Saturday October 03, 2026
Mean Girls 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
Welcome to The Mean Girls 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, a pink powered comedy fueled tribute to the most quotable high school ever. This event transforms the LA River Path into North Shore High where every runner is either trying to make fetch happen or survive gym class without being personally victimized by Regina George.
Past Events
Take a look below at our past runs to get an idea of what to expect. Or click here for course maps and a more indepth look at the courses
- Beyond The Streets 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – (click for photos) -This was our inaugural run, and one that will eventually turn into an Ultra… just waiting on the path to follow the river all the way to long beach 🙂
- The Terminator 2 Trot – 5K, 10K & Half Marathon – (click for photos) – This was our follow-up themed event, had a great turnout
- Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai and 13.1 Half Miyagithon – (click for photos) – Our fighters showed the LA River no mercy with a great turnout from our running dojo
- Boogie Nights 5K, 10K and Half After Dark – (click for photos) – Our funky runners turned the LA River into Studio 54 with a groovy night of PRs, polyester, and pure hustle. Thanks for bringing the heat — you made it magic, man.
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Night Stalker 5K, 10K & Half – (click for photos) – From stakes to splits, our Slayer squad lit up the Hellmouth with fearless miles and fang-tastic vibes. You ran like legends — and proved the night was yours
- The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K, 10K & Half – (click for photos) – Our racers hit the grid and blazed neon light trails down the course — pure speed, pure glow, pure TRON. You derezzed the miles and leveled up the night
Our main Course is along the LA River, starting in Canoga Park. The 10k is an out and back along a beautiful 3 miles of uninterrupted paved path (no need to cross any traffic). 5k runners will only get to see half the course, and lucky half marathoners get to see the course twice as well as a bonus section.
We will always provide snacks and drinks at the start line as well as the 5k turn around. Our decorations are modest but will be themed for each run as will the medals. Hang around the finish line and talk with the race directors and meet new running friends, you’ll start to see familiar faces after a couple runs with us!
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Find Us – In Real Life
Both Jed and Ted are active runners, below are running community events where you will find us as participants. We mainly enjoy local half marathons, but will travel all over knocking out marathons at multiple locations across the US
Annual father’s day tradition… We’ll be out in Santa Clarita enjoying an ice cream finish
Every Tuesday we on the track…. 200, 300 400 repeats?! Every week is different
May 7th, Team Mother Duckers had a great time at Zion National Park
Sunday January 18, 2026 Join us in Pasadena for our 8th year in a row
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