The Great American Pizza Run
Long Beach, California
Saturday, September 20, 2025
13.1 Miles
Organizer's Description
Saturday, September 20, 2025
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
Celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day the only way that makes sense—with 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 coast—or bring the whole famiglia for our Kids Dash and Family 1-Miler.
Whether you’re racing for a PR or a pepperoni, you’ll earn that finisher’s slice. We’ll be serving up fresh cheese and pepperoni pizza at the finish, plus music, games, and prizes—including 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
⏱ 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 one’s gonna be hot!
Race Events
Half Marathon: The Full Pie Half
Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 7:00:00 AM
10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K
Distance: 6.2 Miles
Start Time: 7:30:00 AM
5K: The Fast Slice 5K
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 7:30:00 AM
1-Miler: The Cheesy Mile
Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
Kids Dash: The Little Mozzarella Sprint
Distance: 200 Yards
Start Time: 8:40:00 AM
Race Information
Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025
End Date
September 20, 2025
Location
Long Beach, California
5400 E Ocean
90803
Location Map
📍 The Great American Pizza Run - Long Beach, California