Need a Pizza and Beer Run

04/07/2026

03/31/2026

We’re proud to share that thanks to your incredible support, the 2025 Need a Pizza and Beer Run raised an amazing $17,000 for Critter Crusaders! 🐾🍕🍺

From runners and walkers to volunteers and sponsors—this event wouldn’t be possible without our community showing up in a big way. Your energy, generosity, and love for both fitness and furry friends made a real impact.

Because of you, Critter Crusaders can continue their mission to care for and protect animals in need. 💛

Thank you for making this year’s run one to remember!

10/13/2025

Thank you all for your incredible support of the Need a Pizza and Beer Run! Yesterday was an amazing day filled with fun, community, and generosity. 🍕🍺 Cheers to all of you!
— The PR Foundation

10/12/2025

🎉 It’s RACE DAY! 🎉

The big day is finally here — the Need a Pizza & Beer Run kicks off this morning! 🍕🍺🏃‍♂️

✅ Same-day registration & packet pick-up: 9:00 AM
✅ Race starts: Shortly after 10:00 AM
✅ Weather: 70s and sunny — perfect running weather ☀️

Thank you for supporting Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids and helping pets in need. Let’s run, eat, and celebrate for a great cause! 🐾💛

10/10/2025

🐾 These 3 cute pups have a challenge for you! 🐾

Mimi, Peanut, and Scrappy (RIP 💕) are stepping up in a big way — they’ll match up to $2,500 raised for Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids through this Sunday’s race!

If you can’t make it to the run, you can still help by donating using the link below. Every dollar counts (and gets doubled!) 🐶💰

Let’s raise some serious money for the animals who need it most! ❤️

https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/CedarRapids/NeedAPizzaAndBeerRun

10/09/2025

Shoutout to SERVPRO for being a multi-year sponsor of the Need a Pizza and Beer Run! We’re grateful for your continued support — you help keep the fun (and the pizza) going strong! 💚🍕🍻

10/08/2025

Big shoutout to our friends at Sadler Machine Co for being a loyal multi-year sponsor of the Need a Pizza and Beer Run! 🍕🍺 Your continued support helps make this event a success year after year — we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

10/06/2025

🎉 Come for the race, stay for the after party! 🎉
We’ll have face painting, a costume contest, a chug contest for the adults, a DJ, pizza, and more! 🍕🎶👟
It’s the perfect way to celebrate after crossing that finish line!

10/06/2025

This was an amazing piece, thanks so much!

Run (and eat and drink) for a cause! The Need a Pizza & Beer Run is Oct. 12 outside of Need Pizza in CR- all proceeds benefit Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids!

10/06/2025

Getting our training in and counting down the days to the 5th Annual Need a Pizza and Beer Run. Sign up today!

📆October 12
⏰10AM
📍Need Pizzeria and Craft Beer Bar

10/05/2025

📣 One week until race day!
The forecast’s calling for 70° and sunny — perfect running weather. ☀️
Don’t wait — sign up today and secure your spot! 🍕🏃‍♂️🍺🏃‍♀️



Need a Pizza and Beer Run
October 12, 2025 10AM
Need Pizzeria-Downtown Cedar Rapids

Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/CedarRapids/NeedAPizzaAndBeerRun