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Need a Pizza and Beer Run

1-Mile Fun Run where competitors eat a slice of pizza and chug a b**r while running a mile race! Put on by PRFoundation!

The race will raise money for PRFoundation who work for veterans, people with disabilities, and no-kill animal shelters with elderly pet adoption. www.prfoundation.net

July 24, 2022 located in downtown Cedar Rapids. This is a 1 mile, two-lap run race where participants eat a slice of delicious pizza from Need Pizza, run 1/2 mile loop, drink a pint of craft b**r or root b**r, and run lap #2 to th

e finish!!! Money raised will stay local to benefit the Freedom Foundation and Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids.

09/03/2026

Hey, why not gather the fam for a super fun run in Cedar Rapids? The 6th Annual Need a Pizza and B**r Run is happening on September 27. We can’t wait to hang out with you there!

08/25/2026

🍕🍺 BE HONEST… ARE YOU TRAINING YET? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

September 27 is coming, and we need to know… have you started training for the Need a Pizza & B**r Run yet? 😂

Good news: your training plan can be as simple as:
🍕 Eat pizza
🏃 Run a little
🍺 Practice your beverage chug
😎 Repeat

Registration is OPEN! Grab your friends, create a 2-person relay, or just come have some fun with us!

📅 September 27 | 10 AM
📍 Need Pizzeria – Downtown Cedar Rapids

100% of proceeds benefit Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids. 🐾

So… are you training yet? 👀

08/19/2026

“Choose your race personality”

Solo runner 🏃/ Social group 🎉 / 2-person relay 🤝

Whatever you choose, we would love to see you at the NEED a Pizza and B**r Run on September 27. Register today!

08/13/2026

🍺 NEW THIS YEAR! 🍺

We’re switching things up at the Need a Pizza & B**r Run! This year, runners will enjoy a 12 oz can of Field Day b**r instead of the 16 oz can we’ve served in the past. 🍻

And don’t worry—we’ll still have N/A b**r and seltzer for adults, plus fruit water for the kids! 💦

🍕🏃‍♀️🍺 Come run, eat, drink and have a great time on September 27!

Register today!

08/12/2026

🍕🍺 BRING YOUR CREW! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Grab your co-workers, friends, family, neighbors—or anyone who loves pizza, b**r and a good time—and create a Social Group for the Need a Pizza & B**r Run!

👯‍♀️ Pick a fun group name
🎭 Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!
🏆 Compete for prizes for Biggest Group and Best Costumes!

This is NOT a relay—everyone in your group runs their own race. Just sign up, choose your group name, and have fun together!

Who can build the biggest—and best-dressed—crew?! 🍕🍺🔥

September 27 | 10 AM | Downtown Cedar Rapids

Get your group together and register today!

08/11/2026

🍕🍺 READY TO RUN FOR PIZZA & B**R?!

The 6th Annual Need a Pizza & B**r Run is coming September 27! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Eat a slice. Run. Enjoy a b**r (fruit water for the kiddos). Repeat the fun! And this year, you can race solo OR grab a partner for our 2-person relay!

🏆 Fun prizes
🍕 Pizza
🍺 B**r
❤️ 100% of proceeds benefit Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids

Don’t miss the most delicious race of the year! Register now! 🍕🍺🏃

08/07/2026

🏆 Earn your place in Pizza & B**r Run history!

Our championship trophy is inspired by the legendary Stanley Cup—and every overall winner gets their name engraved on it forever. Will your name be the next one added? 🍕🍺🏃

Register today and race with us on September 27!

08/06/2026

🐾 Run for a Reason! 🏃🍕🍺

When you register for the 6th Annual Need a Pizza & B**r Run, you're doing more than enjoying a fun morning with friends—you’re making a difference for animals in need.

❤️ 100% of race proceeds benefit Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids.

Their mission is to provide and guide lifesaving advanced medical care for homeless, sick, and injured pets across Iowa. By partnering with shelters and rescues, they help reduce euthanasia and give countless animals a second chance at life.

Every step you take helps restore a broken life. Thank you for helping us make a difference—one race at a time! 🐶🐱

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/CedarRapids/NeedAPizzaAndB**rRun

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08/05/2026

🚨 New This Year! 🚨

Grab a friend and take on the NEW 2-Person Relay at the 6th Annual Need a Pizza & B**r Run! 🍕🍺🏃🏃

Split the fun, share the challenge, and race for bragging rights! Register today and make it a team effort! **rRun

08/04/2026

Who's ready for pizza, b**r, and a whole lot of fun? Join us on September 27 for the 6th Annual Need a Pizza & B**r Run. Whether you're racing for a PR, dressing up with friends, or tackling the new 2-person relay, it's going to be a blast!

Sign up today—we'll see you at the starting line! 🎉

Registration link in comments.

Address

207 2nd Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Telephone

+13193500434

Website

http://www.needapizzaandbeerrun.com/

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