
From the Organizer
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
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY
Roxbury Community Benefit 5k Race
July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY
Ed Espenshade Memorial 5k
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5K for Pizza: Hoboken
Sep 19, 2026