5K for Pizza - Hoboken
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a flat, fast 5K along the scenic Hoboken waterfront, then celebrate your finish with delicious local pizza and a lively post-race festival.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveThe 6th Annual Hoboken 5K for Pizza invites runners and walkers to a deliciously fun experience along the scenic Hoboken waterfront. This flat and fast course welcomes all paces, from seasoned competitors to those simply running for the reward. Cross the finish line to a vibrant post-race festival, where every participant receives two full-size slices of local pizza. The event is professionally timed and offers prizes for top finishers and best pizza attire.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Steady crowd
1,081 5K finishers in 2025. Large enough to feel social, without necessarily feeling packed.
Typical finish
33:47
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 22:06.
People mix
More women
About 59% women and 41% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a steady crowd: 1,081 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:47. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:06. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 1,081 | 33:47 | 35:32 | 22:06 | 15:37 / 19:38 |
Last summary update: Apr 30, 2026
From the organizer
Ready, Set, Pizza! It's the 6th Annual Hoboken 5K for Pizza, presented by Crunch Signature.
Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 for a deliciously fun run (or walk!) along the scenic Hoboken waterfront. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the 'za, this flat and fast course is perfect for all paces.
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.
Each registration includes 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!) See last year's race recap video !
See last year's photos !
Additional race 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 and 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.
After-Party
Chip Timed
Swag Included