Countdown to Pizza
Event Description
👽🍕 TAKE ME TO YOUR PIZZA
Alien Dash • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📅 Sunday, September 27
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803
Run. Slice. Beam us up.
Celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day the CaliFlow way — with coastal miles, alien sightings, and a finish line that delivers exactly what you’re thinking about: pizza.
The Take Me to Your Pizza Alien Dash is a playful, out-of-this-world race experience where running meets ridiculous fun. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running for vibes, or just here for the post-race carbs, this is one event you knead on your calendar.
Expect ocean views, UFO-level energy, and a finish line party that’s equal parts weird, welcoming, and wildly fun.
🏁 Race-Day Schedule
Same Day Registration
Bib Pick-Up & Runner Check-In
🕕 6:00 AM
Start Times
🛸 Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
🍕 5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
👽 Family 1-Miler: 9:00 AM
👽 Kids Dash: 9:30 AM
🏃♀️ Race Options
Half Marathon — 13.1 miles of pepperoni-powered glory
10K & 5K — saucy distances with coastal views
Kids Dash & Family 1-Miler — fun for the whole galaxy
🌊 Why You’ll Love This Run
✅ Flat, fast, scenic beach path
✅ Beginner- and walker-friendly
✅ Strollers welcome
✅ Dogs on leash welcome 🐾
✅ Professional chip timing with accurate results
✅ Overall & age group awards
✅ Free race-day photos
✅ Finisher medals for all distances (yes, pizza-themed)
✅ Finish line festival vibes with music and fun
🍕 Finish Line Fuel
You earned it.
Celebrate with a post-race pizza party featuring hot cheese and pepperoni slices at the finish line — because carbs hit different after miles.
Bonus points for:
🎭 Alien + Pizza Costume Contest
👽 UFO sightings along the course
📸 Photo ops that are truly out of this world
💛 Why CaliFlow Runs
We believe running should be fun, inclusive, and a little weird (in the best way). Our races welcome every pace, every story, and every reason you show up — whether that’s fitness, community, or pizza.
Fast or fun.
Serious or silly.
Earthling or alien.
Take Me to Your Pizza is your invitation to run happy, laugh loud, and refuel properly.
Course
5K / 10K TURN
Mile 1.55
Turn at the PINK FLAG & TURN SIGN
5K: 1 Loop
10K: 2 Loops
HALF MARATHON TURN
Mile 2.19
Turn at the WATER STATION, YELLOW FLAG & TURN SIGN
Half Marathon: 3 Loops
Map Location
Parking and Check In
Start Line just steps from the Parking Lot
Quick and Easy Race Day Check - In
Please have your ID or Confirmation Email
Ready to Show Staff
Same Day Registration Opnes at 6:00 AM
Gear check Available
Timing & Awards
Chronotrack Chip Timing
Results within 2 Mins of Crossing
the Finish Line
Race for the Podium!
Overall trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male and Female finishers in both the 5K and 10K
🏅 AGE GROUP AWARDS
Age Group Medals are awarded in 10-year age divisions and are determined by CHIP TIME.
🏅 Age Group Medal Pickup begins at 9:00 AM
You MUST be present to receive your medal. No exceptions.
Awards will not be mailed, shipped, or available for pickup after race day.
Age Group winners receive an Age Group Medal — not a trophy.
🏆 OVERALL AWARDS
Overall awards are determined by GUN TIME.
Trophies are awarded to the:
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female Overall Finishers in each distance:
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5K
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10K
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Half Marathon
🏆 Overall Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM
Overall winners must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their trophy.
Free Race Photos
Friends & Family
👏 FRIENDS & FAMILY WELCOME!
Not running? Come cheer on your favorite runner! 🎉
Friends and family are welcome to hang out in our Spectator Zone near the Start/Finish while they wait.
🪑 Bring a camp chair, get comfy, and enjoy the morning!
☕ Grab a coffee, cheer on the runners, and be there when your favorite finisher crosses the line.
The finish line is always better with a cheering section! 🏁💕
About Califlow Runs
CaliFlow Runs is all about good energy, welcoming vibes, and unforgettable Southern California running experiences. With 50+ themed events throughout the year, there’s always another reason to lace up and join us.
Expect professional ChronoTrack chip timing, custom finisher medals, FREE race photos, overall and age-group awards, DJ music, supported courses, beautiful SoCal locations, and a community where runners and walkers of all paces belong.
📷 A race experience designed to give you memories and photos — not just a finish time.
🏃 Love running with us? Check out our Event Calendar to see 50+ CaliFlow Runs events and find your next starting line!
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Every dollar supports paid training, coaching, and job opportunities that help young adults in our community gain stability and move into real careers.
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