Dino Run: September

Dino Runs are an interactive family event packed with movement and imagination! Kids join lively Dino Specialists for songs, stories, and games before heading out on a playful mission to track down runaway dinosaurs. This prehistoric adventure is part learning, part make-believe, and all about laughing and being active together.

If your kids like dinosaurs and outdoor play, they’ll love Dino Runs at The Bentway!  

Step into a prehistoric adventure at the Bentway’s iconic figure-eight skate trail under the Gardiner Expressway! This fun-filled event invites young explorers to learn, move, and play in an outdoor, interactive setting that brings dinosaurs to life.

The morning kicks off with costumed Dino Specialists, who use songs, dance, storytelling, and hands-on games to teach kids fascinating facts about their favorite dinosaurs. From learning how T-Rex roared to discovering how Velociraptors ran, this engaging session  sparks curiosity and imagination. Then, it’s time for action! The kids will transform into Dino Explorers, tasked with chasing and recapturing runaway dinosaurs in an exciting, non-competitive run around our 220m figure-eight skate trail. As they dash and track down their dino friends, they’ll stay active, build confidence, and develop a love for movement—all in a fun, supportive environment. 

Perfect for kids who love dinosaurs, adventure, and outdoor play, Dino Runs at The Bentway is the ultimate way to combine learning and movement in our public spaces.

How to Register: 

• Registration includes one (1) child bib, and one (1) Dino-Chaperone bib.
  • If your child is age 5 or under, a Dino-Chaperone (an adult, age 18+) is required to run with them.
  • If your child is age 6 or older, they may run the course solo or with a Dino-Chaperone (an adult, age 18+).
• You may purchase additional Dino-Chaperone (an adult, age 18+) bibs for $3 each, but this only applies to adults who want to run the Dino Run course.

What you need to know:

• While on site, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.     
• Every child age 5 and under must have an adult, age 18+ (Dino Chaperone) accompany them during the run. Having a Dino-Chaperone during the run is optional for children age 6 and older.
• All registered participants will receive a race bib and a Dino Medal!  
• Dino Specialists spark the imagination and guide participants through a captivating story.   
• Participants engage in age-appropriate Dino Run Training, including warm-up, songs, dance and games.   
• The run features an unlimited, non-competitive 220m looped course, allowing participants to complete it as many times as they like.  
• There will be a photographer on-site. 
• We require each runner to sign a participation waiver during registration. Waivers must be signed by a legal guardian. Digital signature links will be made available for participants whose guardians are not in attendance. 
• This venue is wheelchair accessible.  
• All-gender and accessible washrooms available on-site during this event. 

Frequently Asked Questions