Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 62 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
- Distance
- 5K Pizza Challenge · 5K Pizza Celebration · 1-Mile Pizza Challenge & more
From the Organizer
Run - Eat Pizza - Support Breast Cancer Research
That's Right! We have combined running with America's favorite food, all while raising money for Breast Cancer Research!
Join us on October 24th in Newtown, PA as we run and enjoy that glorious, triangular piece of heaven, also known as a Slice of Pizza from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria! And know while you're running you are also supporting a very worthy cause - Breast Cancer Research.
Join Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria for the Inaugural Run for the Pizza 5K at Council Rock High School North.
Two distances:
- 1-mile fun run/walk
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Two formats:
- The Pizza Challenge (eating pizza during your run, and also during the post run celebration)
- The Pizza Celebration (just enjoying pizza after your run).
What's Included?
- Event race shirts: Registrants receive an attractive, high quality Meglio's Run for the Pizza race shirt
- Custom 3" finishers medal: All participants completing the race get a unique, pizza-themed finishers medal to commemorate your achievement
- On Course Pizza for Pizza Challenge Participants: Pizza Challenge participants will consume 2 slices of pizza during their run (1 slice during your first mile and 1 slice during your third mile).
- Post Race Pizza Celebration: LOTS OF DELICIOUS PIZZA SLICES are all included - all registrants receive two tickets, each good for 1 slice of pizza after the race.
- Prizes and Awards: The 5K is a chip timed race. Overall winners receive prizes (pizza of course) and age group winners receive medals. There will be separate winners in each format (Pizza Challenge and Pizza Celebration)
Small Print Stuff:
- Race will take place rain or shine.
- Pizza Challenge participants must remain in the "Pizza Eating Zone" while consuming pizza during the race.
- Shirts/sizes are only guaranteed for registrations received by October 11th. (Shirts/sizes on registrations received after October 11th are not guaranteed. We will be ordering extra shirts for those registering after October 11th, but they are provided after the race on an availability basis only.)
- You must be present to receive your race shirt, finishers medal, any awards, and pizza. Shirts, medals, awards and pizza will not be mailed.
- There are no refunds.
What are You Waiting For?
Get your family and friends together and sign up now to secure your spot and receive your unique finishers medal and shirt! Whether you run or walk, it's going to be a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness and, of course, lots of delicious tasting pizza from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria!
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
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Trenton State College, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newtown, PA
Elevation
311 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 62 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K?
- Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K is a running race held in Newtown, Pennsylvania 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 Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania at 62 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K
Oct 24, 2026