From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toms River, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Seaside Heights, NJ
Population
1,992
as of 2023
City Elevation
3 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
128
Days to train
- Race
- 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 2 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ
Coming Up
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5 miles away
Ocean Gate 5K 2026
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · 27 E. Cape May Ave.
4 miles away
Lacey 5K
1 Mile · 5K · From $10 · Gillie Park, Manchester Ave
9 miles away
Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K
5K · Half Marathon · Other · From $45 · 1807 Boardwalk
1 mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights?
- 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights is a running race held in Seaside Heights, New Jersey on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey at 2 Boardwalk. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
5K for Pizza: Seaside Heights
Oct 24, 2026