Cranford Pizza Run
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Event overview
The Cranford Pizza Run 5K takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Cranford, NJ at Nomehegan Park, 1033 Springfield Ave, 07016. The event distance is 5K. The listed entry price is $38, with a price increase after January 6, 2026. Parking is available on site and across the street at Union County Community College. The race is organized by Live Run Give LLC.
Course, logistics and extras
The course runs through Nomahegan Park and includes bird and water views. The route is described as having no hills. Water will be available on the course around mile 1.5. Due to construction and a bridge out, the course is being modified; more information is planned to be provided. Entry includes a shirt, a finisher's medal, and a slice of pizza; shirts are provided to the first 400 entrants and medals are guaranteed to all participants. Early packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at Fleet Feet of Summit (355 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ). Day-of packet pickup is scheduled on site at Nomehegan Park; participants are asked to arrive early to park.
Awards and charity
Awards include top three male and female overall, most creative costume, and top three male and female in age groups (11 & under; 12-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+). A portion of proceeds will benefit METAvivor, an organization dedicated to funding research for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
