Illustrated banner for 80s & 90s Movie-Themed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathons featuring cartoon runners dressed as iconic film characters like the Terminator, Tron, Karate Kid, and Chewbacca, running through a colorful Los Angeles river setting.

Jed and Ted's Excellent Races!

Inspired by the iconic adventure of "Bill and Ted," we're on a mission to go back in time and bring the totally tubular vibes of the '80s and '90s to race start lines today. Races located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley and its surrounding areas, our events are all about good times, great themes, and a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just joining for the nostalgia, our low-key, low-stress races will take you on a most excellent journey. So grab your running shoes, embrace the retro energy, and let’s race into the past—one movie theme at a time!

Logo Buffy 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon featuring Cartoon-style image of a woman running with a wooden stake along a moonlit river path, pursued by a shadowy vampire figure in the night sky, evoking a Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme

8pm – Saturday July 19, 2025

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Night Stalker 5K, 10K & Half After Dark

Run like hell. Bring holy water. Stay out of the graveyard. Whether you’re team Slayer, Team Scooby Gang, or just a vampire trying to make it through cardio, this is your chance to earn a finisher’s medal worthy of the Hellmouth.

Logo for The Tron Night Run: Neon Grid 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon featuring a glowing blue silhouette of a runner against a retro pink and black grid circle

7pm – Saturday August 16, 2025

Neon Grid 5K, 10K and Half Tron-athon Night Run

Glow hard or go home.
Join us for The TRON Night Run, a neon-lit night race inspired by digital dreams and grid-style glory.

Logo for The Tron Night Run: Neon Grid 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon featuring a glowing blue silhouette of a runner against a retro pink and black grid circle

7am – Saturday September 20, 2025

Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Whether you’re more Morris or Turtle, this race lets you channel your inner Bayside Tiger and crush your course with a smile.

Logo for The Tron Night Run: Neon Grid 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon featuring a glowing blue silhouette of a runner against a retro pink and black grid circle

7am – Saturday October 11, 2025

Fast Times at Canoga High 5K, 10K & Half

Get ready to cut class and cruise into the Fast Times at Canoga High—an 80s high school-themed race inspired by the most iconic mallrats, burnout legends, and SoCal dreamers of the decade.

Boogie Nights 5K, 10K, and Half After Dark event logo with three silhouetted runners dancing under disco lights in a retro-themed race promotion.

7am – Saturday October 18, 2025

Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

Get ready to rev up your DeLorean and hit 88 MPH! This race celebrates the iconic Back to the Future trilogy, with a special nod to Back to the Future Day—October 21, 2015—the date Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled to the future in Back to the Future Part II.

Retro-styled sunset graphic with bold yellow text reading 'More Races Coming Soon,' set against a tropical background with palm trees and layered orange skies

Adding more races and locations soon

Follow us on social and keep a look out as we announce more races.

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

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!

Find us Online

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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

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Annual father’s day tradition… We’ll be out in Santa Clarita enjoying an ice cream finish

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Jed Behar and Ted Knox at the Birmingham high school track

Every Tuesday we on the track…. 200, 300 400 repeats?! Every week is different

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Team mother duckers with Ted Knox at the finish line for Ragnar's Zion trail run

May 7th, Team Mother Duckers had a great time at Zion National Park

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Jed Behar and running dancer at mile 6 of Pasadena half marathon

Sunday April 27th, Pasadena for our 7th year in a row seeing mile 6! Almost half way done!

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