5K for Pizza: Jersey City
Ready, Set, Pizza! 🍕 It's the 1st Annual 5K for Pizza: Jersey City! Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for a deliciously fun run (or walk!) along the scenic Jersey City waterfront. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the 'za, this flat and fast course is perfect for all paces. Then, cross the finish line and head straight to our post-race festival, where every participant is rewarded with some of the best local pizza around!
Each registration includes:
- 🍕 Participation in the cheesiest 5K around
- 🍕 Two (2) full-size slices of pizza
Craving more? You can add a third slice during the checkout process for a small extra charge. (Heads up: extra slices won't be available for purchase after you complete registration or on race day!)
Additional Event Details
- 🍕 The event is USA Track & Field sanctioned & professionally chip timed
- 🍕 Top 3 overall men & top 3 overall women will receive prizes
- 🍕 Best Dressed category! Come in your favorite pizza attire & be entered to win a gift card to one of the local participating pizzerias
- 🍕 Race themed t-shirts will be available as a registration add on at an additional cost
The Pizza 🍕
We're excited to announce the local pizzerias that'll be serving up slices at the 2026 Jersey City Finish Line Pizza Party:
- 🍕 Imposto's Pizza
- 🍕 Pizzeria on Pine
- 🍕 More coming soon!
*Limited gluten-free options will be available!
Schedule
- 8:30 AM - Packet Pickup OPENS / Sponsor Zone OPENS
- 10:00 AM - Packet Pickup CLOSES
- 10:00 AM - Welcome Festivities
- 10:20 AM - Runners called to line up / Walkers called to line up
- 10:29 AM - National Anthem
- 10:30 AM - 5K Start
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Finish Line Festival & Pizza Party
