Alien Dash Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, hydrate early
Runners will face a temperature increase from 71°F at the start to a peak of 86°F by the race's end, with humidity at 71% and a dew point of 66°F. A light breeze from the southeast may provide some relief, but overall wind will be minimal. Given the warming conditions, it's crucial for runners to adjust their pace early and prioritize hydration throughout the race.
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Race Info
Alien Dash, subtitled Take Me to Your Pizza, is a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a flat beach path at 5400 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California. The half marathon, called the Full Pie Half, is three loops of the beach path with the turnaround at mile 2.19, while the 5K is one loop and the 10K two loops with a turn at mile 1.55. The race was held in September 2025 as the Great American Pizza Run. The organizer, CaliFlow Runs, has moved the September 27, 2026 date to a new date in 2027 that has not been announced.