The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K

The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K takes place in Los Angeles, California, on November 21, 2026, organized by Jed and Ted Races. Two formats named after the cult film start together at 7:00 a.m.: The Dude Abides 5K (3.1 miles) and The Jesus Rolls 10K (6.2 miles). The theme runs through the whole event, so bathrobes and bowling shirts are very much in keeping with the day.

Choose the 5K if you want a quick, fun effort or are new to racing; the 10K is the better option if you have been running consistently and want a distance that rewards a steady pace. For the 10K, aim for eight weeks with a weekly longer run building to five or six miles and one tempo session at a comfortably hard pace; for the 5K, six weeks of three runs a week with some short intervals will do. With a 7:00 a.m. start, dress for the finish rather than for the start line. If you are running in costume, test it on a training run first: a robe that flaps at mile one is a nuisance by mile five.