5K for Pizza: Hoboken

Ready, Set, Pizza! 🍕 
It's the 7th Annual 5K for Pizza: Hoboken

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for a deliciously fun run (or walk!) along the scenic Hoboken waterfront. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the 'za, this flat and fast course is perfect for all paces.
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.

Registration
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 and 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 🍕
Participating pizzerias announced soon!

Schedule
🍕 8:00 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

What is included with Registration?

While enjoying the company of likeminded people, you get to run a flat and fast course along the picturesque Hoboken waterfront. Though you don’t have to run for time, we’ll time you just in case you’re into that kind of thing…

• Prior to the start, at packet pickup, you’ll get a custom bib commemorating the event. 
• At the finish, you’ll get to enjoy an epic pizza party where you'll get to devour some local slices.
• We’ll also provide race photos, and have other sponsored giveaways (e.g. water, sports drinks, swag) which are TBD.  

What should I bring to the race?

Bring a smile and yourself!

We strongly encourage participants not to bring bags or additional personal items, outside of what you can run with, to the race.

Will there be "day of" race registration?

At this time, we intend to offer online race day registration, although our events commonly sell out beforehand.

If the race sells out, we will no longer offer race day registration. It’s best to take advantage of early bird & pre-registration to secure entry.

There will be no "in person" registration.

Will there be a bag check?

We encourage participants not to bring a bag, but there will be a bag check for $10 exact cash or Venmo. Card readers will not be on site.

*5k for Pizza staff & volunteers are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at 5k for Pizza bag check.* 

Can I get a refund?

Per our registration policy, we do not issue refunds under any circumstances.

Will you cancel if there is bad weather?

The 5K for Pizza is a rain-or-shine event. However, in the case of lightning or other severe weather, the event may be delayed until conditions improve or, if necessary, cancelled altogether. The City of Hoboken does not provide scheduled "rain dates", and events may proceed in rain, shine, or snow.
In the event of significantly inclement weather (e.g., lightning in the area), we reserve the right to adjust the course, modify event components, delay the start, or cancel the event to ensure participant safety. While we make every effort to avoid cancellation, we may be required to do so by our facility or municipal authorities.
Please note that entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Funds collected are used in advance to plan and produce the event. By registering, each participant accepts this risk.
Our priority is to host a fair, safe, and enjoyable event. All decisions regarding delays or cancellations are made in coordination with local safety officials, including police, fire & rescue, and medical personnel.

The 5K events will start and finish at "Pier A Park" in Hoboken NJ. The check-in and festival area (i.e., packet pickup, pizza) will be on the northeast corner of the Pier.

🍕For drop off (Uber, Lyft, etc), you should utilize "100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030" as your GPS address. Though, be mindful that course roads will be closing around 9:00AM so it may be best to be dropped off a block or so away from the venue.

🍕For those taking public transit (e.g., Path, Lightrail, etc), Pier A Park is a 1 or 2 minute walk north of the Hoboken Terminal.

🍕For those driving themselves or otherwise in need of parking for their driver / friends / family:

• Metered street parking is available on first come first serve basis. 
• Hoboken Municipal Garage B is the closest garage to the venue, and likely the most convenient parking solution; the address for this parking facility is 28 2nd street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030.

You are strongly encouraged not to bring bags to the race, but we will offer a bag check for $10 via exact cash or Venmo. Card readers will not be on site.

*5k for Pizza staff & volunteers are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at 5k for Pizza bag check.* 

Hoboken 5k for Pizza Course starting & finishing at Pier A Park:

Maxwell Place Park blow-up:

5k for Pizza registration fees are non-refundable, but participants are free to utilize the self-transfer feature through RunSignUp.