Universal Studios Hollywood expanded its Running Universal offerings after a very successful Minion 5k earlier this year. Now Universal Studios has three races, 10k, 5k and a 1k, and all three races come with a commemorative medal. Tickets for this past weekend’s event races sold out in record time again. We foresee Universal doing another themed running event soon.

Many theme park racers are thrilled that Universal Studios has become a go-to destination for their races and the ability to see a special view of the park! For the time being, Disney has put a long pause on any major RunDisney events over in Anaheim, so Running Universal helps to fill that Disneyland-shaped hole with another theme park race.

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Photo Courtesy of Universal Studios

Race Details for Running Universal’s 10k, 5k & 1k Events:

Jurassic World Run takes fitness buffs, runners and walkers alike (of all fitness levels) on 5K and all-new 10K runs, 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 receive a collectible finisher medal; those who complete the 5K and 10K runs receive an exclusive Challenge medal. The JURASSIC WORLD Run ended at the Universal CityWalk finish line with a lively celebration at the 5 Towers Stage.

As part of the event, participants ventured through areas of the new Jurassic World thrill ride, including the iconic arches. Racers had the unique opportunity to enjoy a series of fun photo ops set up along the route, including Jurassic film props, and the beloved Velociraptor, Blue, from the Jurassic World movies.

The Racers, and an Empty Park!

Now on to the photos! This year, they placed media down near Jurassic World. It was the perfect location because we could get photos of the racers running right through the iconic arch. 

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Seeing the racers was inspiring, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get some photos of an empty Universal Studios Hollywood as well! While we weren’t able to wander the whole park during the event, we did get to stroll through an empty Wizarding World. It sure is beautiful, don’t you think?

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Although I like to get as much sleep as I can, getting up early for the race (6:15am!) gave us a beautiful view from the Upper Lot. Burbank sure does look mysterious in all that fog and early morning haze.

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The Fun Jurassic World-Themed Runners!

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A Jurassic’ly Popular Photo Op!

With the participants coming through the majestic arches of Jurassic World: The Ride, Universal had Blue, the Velociraptor, and the friendly new Triceratops, Julia, nearby to encourage racers to keep going. This turned out to be a very popular photo stop for everyone. As the race continued, the photo op was packed with people waiting to take a pic with the dinos. 

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At certain points through the race, runners were just getting a quick selfie before jumping back into the race.

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Running Universal, Running Wild at Universal – Jurassic World Themed RaceThe Finish Line

Since the inaugural race this past May (the Minion Run), Universal Studios has worked out most of the crowd flow issues at the finish line. Even though the CityWalk finish line was packed with people, everything remained moving and traffic-free.

Participants were able to get their medals quickly, then proceed to get a snack and take a photo with some Velociraptor statues. 

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The award medals. Photo Courtesy of Universal studios

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Even though I didn’t run, I sure was tired just watching all the participants! Did you participate in this Running Universal event? Do you think this is something you can see yourself doing in the future? Let us know in the comments.


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