The Great American Pizza Run

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM PDT
  • Location Long Beach, California
  • Price $11.60 - $46.57
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, Sprint

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Event summary

Get ready for a slice of fun at The Great American Pizza Run, happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! Celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day in style as you choose between exhilarating race distances of 5K, 10K, or a half marathon along the stunning Long Beach coast. Families can join in on the fun with a Kids Dash and a Family 1-Miler, ensuring that everyone gets to partake in this unique event.

Whether you're racing for a personal best or just for the love of pizza, every participant will earn a delicious finisher's slice at the finish line. Enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with music, games, and exciting prizes, including a Best Dressed Pizza Costume Contest! With bib pick-up starting at 6:15 AM, race day promises to be packed with excitement, from live results to free race-day photos. The flat beach path is stroller-friendly and welcoming for beginners, so bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions for the tastiest race of the year. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of fun and fitnessβ€”sign up now at califlowruns.com!

Organiser's Description

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
5400 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY THE ONLY WAY THAT MAKES SENSEWITH A RUN AND A SLICE IN HAND!

RUN LIKE SOMEONE JUST YELLED LAST SLICE!

CHOOSE FROM THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH COASTOR BRING THE WHOLE FAMIGLIA FOR OUR KIDS DASH AND FAMILY 1-MILER.

WHETHER YOURE RACING FOR A PR OR A PEPPERONI, YOULL EARN THAT FINISHERS SLICE. WELL BE SERVING UP FRESH CHEESE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT THE FINISH, PLUS MUSIC, GAMES, AND PRIZESINCLUDING A BEST DRESSED PIZZA COSTUME CONTEST!


RACE DAY DETAILS
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
KIDS DASH & FAMILY MILER: 8:30 AM

STOPWATCH CHIP-TIMED WITH LIVE RESULTS SYNCED TO ATHLINKS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL EVENT THE KIDS AND DOGGOS (YES, PIZZA-THEMED!)
MUSIC & GAMES AT THE FINISH LINE
PIZZA PARTY INCLUDED (DID WE MENTION THE PIZZA?)
BEST DRESSED PIZZA COSTUME CONTEST BRING YOUR SAUCIEST LOOK
STROLLER-FRIENDLY, BEGINNER-WELCOMING
GORGEOUS FLAT BEACH PATH


WHETHER YOU'RE FAST OR JUST CRUSTWORTHY, JOIN US FOR THE TASTIEST RACE OF THE YEAR.
SIGN UP NOW AT CALIFLOWRUNS.COM THIS ONES GONNA BE HOT!

Races

  • 5K: The Fast Slice 5K

    Incl. $2.74 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM PDT)

    $31.73

  • 10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM PDT)

    $38.09

  • Half Marathon: The Full Pie Half

    Incl. $3.58 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)

    $46.57

  • 1-Miler: The Cheesy Mile

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM PDT)

    $22.20

  • Kids Dash: The Little Mozzarella Sprint

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:40AM PDT)

    $11.60

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5400 E Ocean, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States

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