Pizza Party 5000
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Pizza Party 5000 : overview
The Pizza Party 5000 takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in DFW, TX (postal code 75041). The event is the second annual "Race to End Word Hunger" and offers multiple participation options. Distances and options include:
- Kid's Dash
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Virtual Option
Fees listed in the event information are: Kid's Dash free, 5K $40, 1 Mile $18, Virtual $40. Some pricing tiers change on January 31, 2026, and some registration options close on May 30, 2026.
Event features and awards
Registration for the 5K and 1 Mile includes an event-themed participation t-shirt and a custom finisher medal. Entrants are advised to register by 05/16 to guarantee t-shirt size. The Kid's Dash is a short 100–200 meter sprint and is free; dashers may purchase a t-shirt and finisher medal as add-ons. The 1 Mile is an untimed event and does not have age group awards. The 5K is eligible for age group awards.
Age groups are awarded three deep in male and female divisions from 0-4 up through 80+. Overall and masters categories (including 40+ and 60+ classifications) receive platinum medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped.
Charity and organizer
The event is organized by Run Different / Pizza Party 5000 and supports The Hunger Project. Run Different states it donates 100% of all profits and 100% of all donations to The Hunger Project. The Hunger Project’s stated vision is a world without hunger and its mission is to facilitate action to transform systems of inequity that create and sustain hunger. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
