Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Newtown, Pennsylvania
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for a deliciously exciting day at the inaugural Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Newtown, Bucks! This unique event combines fitness and fun by inviting participants to run while enjoying America's favorite food – pizza! Lace up your running shoes for a choice between a 1-mile fun run/walk or the 5K (3.1 miles), and get ready to support breast cancer research in the process.
Participants can choose between two thrilling formats: the Pizza Challenge, where you’ll savor slices of pizza during the run, or the Pizza Celebration, which focuses on indulging in tasty pizza after crossing the finish line. Enjoy on-course pizza for challenge participants, a post-race pizza celebration, and earn a custom 3-inch finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. With chip timing and prizes for overall and age group winners, this event promises to be a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and, of course, plenty of delicious pizza from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria. Don’t miss out—gather your friends and family and register now for a memorable experience that supports a great cause!
Participants can choose between two thrilling formats: the Pizza Challenge, where you’ll savor slices of pizza during the run, or the Pizza Celebration, which focuses on indulging in tasty pizza after crossing the finish line. Enjoy on-course pizza for challenge participants, a post-race pizza celebration, and earn a custom 3-inch finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. With chip timing and prizes for overall and age group winners, this event promises to be a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and, of course, plenty of delicious pizza from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria. Don’t miss out—gather your friends and family and register now for a memorable experience that supports a great cause!
Organiser's Description
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!
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!
Races
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5K Pizza Challenge
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 15 MAY -
5K Pizza Celebration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 15 MAY -
1-Mile Pizza Challenge
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 15 MAY -
1-Mile Pizza Celebration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 15 MAY
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Location
62 Swamp Road, Yardley, PA 19067, Newtown, 18940, PA, United States
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