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
Event summary
This event promises a lively atmosphere filled with music, games, and even a Best Dressed Pizza Costume Contest! Participants will be treated to fresh cheese and pepperoni pizza at the finish line, ensuring you not only earn that finisher's slice but also enjoy a fun pizza party to celebrate your achievement. With bib pick-up starting at 6:15 AM and race times kicking off from 7:00 AM, thereβs plenty of opportunity to enjoy the day. Whether you're sprinting for a personal record or simply enjoying the festive spirit, The Great American Pizza Run is set to be the tastiest race of the year. Donβt miss out
Organiser's Description
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
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5K: The Fast Slice 5K
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM PDT)
$31.73
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10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (7:30AM PDT)
$38.09
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Half Marathon: The Full Pie Half
Incl. $3.58 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$46.57
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1-Miler: The Cheesy Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$22.20
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Kids Dash: The Little Mozzarella Sprint
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:40AM PDT)
$11.60
The Great American Pizza Run