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When
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Where
62 Swamp Road, Newtown PA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
48–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
42–62°F
dry
2024
43–64°F
dry
2023
48–72°F
dry
2022
58–72°F
dry
2021
57–77°F
rain
2020
44–51°F
rain
2019
47–66°F
dry
2018
38–52°F
dry
2017
54–65°F
dry
2016
43–53°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: October 25, 2026
- Location: 62 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
- Website: Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K
- Cause: Support Breast Cancer Research
Race Description
- Run and Eat: We have combined running with America's favorite food while raising money for Breast Cancer Research!
- Enjoy Pizza: Join us for a Slice of Pizza from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria as you run.
- Support a Cause: While you're running, know you are supporting Breast Cancer Research.
- Location: Starting at Council Rock High School North.
Race Distances
- Fun Run: 1-mile fun run/walk
- Main Event: 5K (3.1 miles)
Race Formats
- Pizza Challenge: Eat pizza during your run and at the post-run celebration.
- Pizza Celebration: Enjoy pizza after your run only.
What's Included?
- Race Shirts: Receive a high quality Meglio's Run for the Pizza race shirt.
- Finishers Medal: Unique, pizza-themed medal for all race participants.
- On Course Pizza: Pizza Challenge participants consume 2 slices during the run.
- Post Race Celebration: Enjoy two slices of pizza after the race with your registrant tickets.
Prizes and Awards
- Chip Timed Race: All participants will be chip timed.
- Overall Winners: Receive prizes (pizza!) for overall winners.
- Age Group Medals: Awards for age group winners.
- Separate Formats: Winners acknowledged in both Pizza Challenge and Pizza Celebration.
Important Information
- Weather Policy: The race will take place rain or shine.
- Pizza Eating Zone: Pizza Challenge participants must consume pizza in the designated area.
- Shirt Availability: Guarantee your shirt size by registering by October 11th.
- No Refunds: Please note that there are no refunds for registrations.
Join Us!
- Sign Up: Get your family and friends together and sign up now!
- Unique Medals: Secure your spot to receive your unique finishers medal and shirt.
- Fun Day: It’s going to be a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness and, of course, delicious pizza!
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