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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
2 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights NJ
5K
51–64°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–59°F
dry
2024
56–70°F
dry
2023
42–65°F
dry
2022
59–64°F
rain
2021
48–63°F
dry
2020
55–73°F
dry
2019
46–64°F
dry
2018
44–56°F
dry
2017
67–74°F
rain
2016
52–62°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 48–57°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 48°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
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
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