Pi Day Dash Race Info and FAQ
What is Pi Day Dash?
The Pi Day Dash is a 3.1415 mile run and walk around Greenlake Park in Seattle, WA. Benefiting Blood Cancer United The day will be filled with pie, pi and irrational fun.
Schedule:
8:00am - Registration and packet pickup opens
8:30am - Pi recitation competition - how many numbers do you know!?
8:45am - Costume contest
9:00am - Free Kids Dash .314 Mile Start
9:26am - 3.1415 Mile race start
10:15am - Awards
10:30am - Pie eating competition
Course Info
FAQ
Q: What do I get with my registration?
A: An unforgettable, pie filled day, a race shirt, chip timing, custom bib, a finisher's medal (that will double as something useful after you show it off all day on race day), free event photos, and a slice of pie.
Show your race bib on Pi Day, March 14th at Palermo Pizza and Pasta for a free slice of pizza. 10:00am - 4:00pm. 350 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Yes, if they are on a short leash. We ask that you line up at the back of the starting area.
Q: Can I run with a stroller?
A: Yes!
Q: Will there be pie?
A: Yes, so so much pie! Flavors to be determined as we get closer.
Q: Will there be gluten free pie?
A: Yes, there is a question during sign up that will tell us if you need a slice of gluten free pie.
Q: Is there an age limit on the kids dash?
A: Yes, anyone under 12 can participate.
Q: Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
A: Yes!
Q: Tell me more about this costume contest!
A: We hope you don your best pie or pi themed outfits. We will be awarding prizes for: Adults, Kids, Team and Dog.
Q: Tell me more about this pi recitation contest?
A: Just show up at the stage area at 8:30am, with your best memorization skills. We will award a prize to the person that can recite the most number of decimal numbers. There is no need to pre-register for this.
Q: Tell me more about this pie eating contest?
A: Come to the stage at 10:30am (we wouldn't want to do this before the race, after all). You will be given a piece of pie, you will have to eat this pie, with no hands or utensils. Whoever finishes their slice first gets a prize.
Q: What awards will be given out?
A: We will hand out prizes and plaques for the top three male, female and non-binary winners. The first place in each age category will also get a plaque and a small prize. Age categories are broken down in 5 year increments.
Beat the Pie Guy! Anyone who beats our super fast slice of pie (who will be identified at the start of the race) will instantly win a prize.
Q: What is Blood Cancer United?
A: They are a nation Blood Cancer fundraising and support organization, with a local chapter in Seattle. Their mission is: We believe everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life.
That’s why we are on a mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. How? We fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for patients and their families, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
With your help, we have invested more than $2 billion in groundbreaking research supporting many of today's most innovative approaches to treatment—helping those with blood cancer not only survive but also thrive. https://bloodcancerunited.org/about-us