Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Newtown, Pennsylvania
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a deliciously fun day at the Inaugural Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in beautiful Newtown, Bucks! This unique event combines the joy of running with America's favorite food – pizza – all while supporting a fantastic cause: breast cancer research. Participants can choose between two distances: a 1-mile fun run/walk or the exciting 5K (3.1 miles).
Join fellow pizza enthusiasts and runners at Council Rock High School North for an unforgettable experience. Whether you take part in the Pizza Challenge, where you’ll enjoy slices of pizza during your run, or opt for the Pizza Celebration to savor delicious pizza after crossing the finish line, there's something for everyone. All registrants will receive a stylish race shirt and a custom pizza-themed finisher's medal. Plus, enjoy a post-race pizza celebration filled with mouthwatering slices from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria. Mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and pizza, all for a worthy cause!
Join fellow pizza enthusiasts and runners at Council Rock High School North for an unforgettable experience. Whether you take part in the Pizza Challenge, where you’ll enjoy slices of pizza during your run, or opt for the Pizza Celebration to savor delicious pizza after crossing the finish line, there's something for everyone. All registrants will receive a stylish race shirt and a custom pizza-themed finisher's medal. Plus, enjoy a post-race pizza celebration filled with mouthwatering slices from Meglio's Wood Fired Pizzeria. Mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and pizza, all for a worthy 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 THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION!
Join us on October 25th 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.
* We do offer a Virtual option, but unfortunately, we can't ship you any pizza. But you will get the shirt and medal!
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!
TO VOLUNTEER:
CAN'T RUN BUT WANT TO HELP? CLICK HERE: _MEGLIOS PIZZA RUN VOLUNTEERS [https://irun.redpodium.com/meglios-pizza-run-volunteers]
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS AND LOVE TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES. WANT TO BE A SPONSOR, CLICK HERE: _MEGLIOS PIZZA RUN 5K - SPONSORS_ [https://irun.redpodium.com/meglios-pizza-run-5k-sponsors]
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE _BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION [https://www.bcrf.org/]_!
THAT'S RIGHT! WE HAVE COMBINED RUNNING WITH AMERICA'S FAVORITE FOOD, ALL WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION!
Join us on October 25th 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.
* We do offer a Virtual option, but unfortunately, we can't ship you any pizza. But you will get the shirt and medal!
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!
TO VOLUNTEER:
CAN'T RUN BUT WANT TO HELP? CLICK HERE: _MEGLIOS PIZZA RUN VOLUNTEERS [https://irun.redpodium.com/meglios-pizza-run-volunteers]
_
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS AND LOVE TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES. WANT TO BE A SPONSOR, CLICK HERE: _MEGLIOS PIZZA RUN 5K - SPONSORS_ [https://irun.redpodium.com/meglios-pizza-run-5k-sponsors]
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE _BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION [https://www.bcrf.org/]_!
Races
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5K Pizza Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Run a 5K While Eating Pizza (one slice in mile 1 and one slice around mile 2.75 - must stay in the pizza zone while eating). Then celebrate afterwards with more pizza! -
5K Pizza Celebration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Run a 5K then celebrate afterwards with pizza! I love pizza but not that crazy to eat pizza while running. -
1-Mile Pizza Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Run 1 Mile While Eating Pizza (one slice at about 0.25 miles and one more slice around mile 0.75 - must stay in the pizza zone while eating). Then celebrate afterwards with more pizza! -
1-Mile Pizza Celebration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Run 1 mile then celebrate afterwards with pizza! I love pizza but not that crazy to eat pizza while running. -
Virtual Challenge
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
Run or walk anywhere, anytime, any distance. No pizza but get a shirt and medal mailed to you. You can supply your own pizza if you like!
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62 Swamp Road, Yardley, PA 19067, Newtown, 18940, PA, United States
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