Pizza Run 5K - Phoenix
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Pizza Run 5K/Kids 1 Mile - Phoenix
The Pizza Run is a community running event in Phoenix, AZ that benefits Desert Mission Food Bank. It is a family run and walk open to all ages, presented by Run Your Race. Desert Mission provides free and reduced cost food programs, nutrition education, and resource and referral services.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- Kids 1 Mile for ages 16 and under
Entry fees are listed as $30 for the 5K and $20 for the Kids 1 Mile, with a noted price increase of $5 on January 4. The event is limited to 250 participants. All participants receive a custom pizza finisher medal and a slice of Papa John’s pizza. T-shirts are not included; last year’s shirts are available at the event for $10 while sizes last.
The 5K is chip timed and includes age group awards across 14 categories plus a raffle. Water, snacks, and popsicles are provided on course or at the finish. The course is a flat canal route at AZ Falls, 5802 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, with overflow parking at a nearby Lutheran church north of the park off 56th Street. The event is dog and stroller friendly, though the course includes a short unpaved trail section.
A virtual option is available for the 5K only; virtual participants receive mailed packets during race week. The Kids 1 Mile is not available as a virtual race. Live participants check in on race day to pick up bibs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
