Take Me to Your Pizza Alien Dash Half Marathon

Long Beach, United States • 27 Sep 2026

Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash : Long Beach, CA

The Take Me to Your Pizza Alien Dash is a themed road and beach path race held in Long Beach at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Bayshore and 54th. The event takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and combines running with pizza related finish line offerings and family activities.

The event features multiple distances and family options:

  • Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
  • 10K: 10 kilometers
  • 5K: 5 kilometers
  • Kids Dash: short youth distance
  • Family 1-Miler: one mile for families

Courses run on open pedestrian beach paths and park loops that are car free. The course is described as flat and scenic with coastal views. The event permits strollers and dogs on leash and notes that shared public spaces may include other walkers or joggers.

Timing and results are provided with professional chip timing and results sync to Athlinks. Amenities listed include multiple water stations, free race photos, finisher medals for all distances with a pizza theme, overall and age group awards, and a finish line festival with music, photo zones, and post race pizza selections. Additional activities include an alien and pizza costume contest and themed photo opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon: The Full Pie Half
6 mi
10k: The Deep Dish Dash 10k
3 mi
5k: The Fast Slice 5k
Family 1-Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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