Need A Pizza And Beer Run
Need A Pizza And Beer Run is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, IA, with entry fees from $40 to $60.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Location
- 207 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Price
- $40–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
OBJECTIVE: EAT A SLICE OF NEED PIZZA, RUN 1/2 MILE--DRINK A PINT OF FIELD DAY BEER*, RUN ANOTHER 1/2 MILE TO THE FINISH!!!
*N/A beer will be available for racers and fruited water for the kid's race.
This family friendly pizza and beer 1-mile race is put on by the PR Foundation. The PRFoundation created this charitable sports run to support the community of the greater Cedar Rapids area.
The PRFoundation was founded by Robert Kabakoff of Chicago and "Panini" Pete Blohme of Alabama, they feel wherever there is an event that their cause can support, that money can be used in the community! PRFoundation board member and Need Pizza co-owner, Bob Wagner along with Meg McMullen PRFoundation board member are spearheading the organization of the event.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cedar Rapids #1, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cedar Rapids, IA
Population
136,859
as of 2023
City Elevation
844 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Need A Pizza And Beer Run
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 207 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Need A Pizza And Beer Run
Sep 27, 2026