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North Olmsted Today
By the People, for the People
North Olmsted Community Honors Julian Wood at Annual Juju's Dino Dash
Hundreds gather for second year of race celebrating young boy's life
Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:06pm
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The Juju's Dino Dash brings the North Olmsted community together to honor a young life and find joy in the shared experience of running.North Olmsted TodayHundreds of people, many dressed in dinosaur costumes, gathered in North Olmsted, Ohio on Saturday morning for the second annual Juju's Dino Dash, a race created to honor the life of Julian Myles Wood, a young boy whose life was tragically cut short. The event featured a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile option, and a free kids dash for children 8 and under.
Why it matters
The Juju's Dino Dash is a community event that brings people together to celebrate the life of Julian Wood and support his family. It showcases the resilience and compassion of the North Olmsted community in the face of tragedy, transforming grief into a positive, inclusive event.
The details
The Juju's Dino Dash featured a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile option, and a free kids dash for children 8 and under. Hundreds of participants, many dressed in dinosaur costumes, filled the grounds at North Olmsted High School Stadium to take part in the race and honor Julian's memory.
- The second annual Juju's Dino Dash took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The players
Julian Myles Wood
A young boy whose life was tragically cut short, and whom the Juju's Dino Dash race is held in honor of.
What they’re saying
“What started as heartbreak is now a movement of love.”
— Elizabeth Vanmetre, Author
The takeaway
The Juju's Dino Dash is a powerful example of how a community can come together to celebrate the life of a loved one and find healing through shared experiences and acts of compassion.
