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The Great American Pizza Run

Long Beach, United States • 20 Sep 2025

The Great American Pizza Run takes place in Long Beach, California, at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, offering multiple pizza-themed distances: 5K (The Fast Slice), 10K (The Deep Dish Dash), Half Marathon (The Full Pie Half), 1-Miler (The Cheesy Mile), and a Kids Dash (The Little Mozzarella Sprint). The course runs along a flat, scenic beach path on a car-free, pedestrian-friendly route, ideal for all speeds and ages. The event features a festive pizza atmosphere with a finish-line pizza party, music, games, a Best Dressed Pizza Costume Contest, and finisher medals. Chip-timed results, free race photos, stroller-friendly design, and a family-friendly vibe. Pizza is served at the finish, celebrating National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Long Beach

Race information

Registration
21 km
Half Marathon: The Full Pie Half
10 km
10k: The Deep Dish Dash 10k
5 km
5k: The Fast Slice 5k
1-Miler: The Cheesy Mile
Kids Dash: The Little Mozzarella Sprint
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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