5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights

Ready, Set, Pizza! 🍕 
It's the 2nd Annual 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights!

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for a deliciously fun run (or walk!) along the scenic Seaside Heights Boardwalk. 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!

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 & 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
🍕 9:00 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

The 5K will start and finish near the Dupont Ave Boardwalk entrance in Seaside Heights, NJ. The check-in and festival area (i.e., packet pickup, pizza) will also be in that location.

🍕For drop off (Uber, Lyft, etc), you should utilize 2 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 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., NJ Transit Trains), take the North Jersey Coast Line train to Bay Head. Then you will need to arrange a rideshare or taxi to take you the remaining 10-15 minutes. 

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

• Metered parking is available from Central Avenue to the Boardwalk on first come first serve basis. Space numbers and signs will direct you to pay at the parking paystations. Payments can be made with credit card or cash (at many) paystations. 
  • You may also use the Park Smarter app and Text to Pay options, see the decals on the meters or check with Parking staff.  

Seaside Heights 5k for Pizza Course starting & finishing near Beachcomber Bar:

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