Register Now for Westfield's Annual Pizza Race

Enjoy a slice of life in Westfield when the hosts its 11th annual 5K and pizza extravaganza on Wednesday, July 25. 

Last year more than 2,500 runners and 6,000 spectators came out to take in one of the largest non-corporate 5K races in the state. 

In addition to an evening of friendly competition and camaraderie, the event includes pizza, beverages and dessert provided by Westfield restaurants as well as random prize drawings and live music. 

Online registration is now available at PracticeHard.com. The cost is $30 per entrant and $28 for USATF members. New this year, the first 2,000 runners will receive a Tech Shirt; the first 600 will receive an embroidered cap. 

The race begins at 7 p.m. on E. Broad Street and N. Euclid Avenue. Click here to view the USATF-certified course map. T-shirt and D-tag pick-up starts at 5 p.m. Water stops will be available along the route.

Everyone is welcome to participate and age groups are separated in five-year intervals, ranging from 10 and under to 85 and over. 

Last year, 83-year-old Westfield resident trained for months with the goal of crossing the finish line in under 50 minutes before tucking into a hot piece of pie.

Awards will be distributed at 7:45 p.m. to the top three overall male and female runners, the top three male and female in each age group, and the top three Westfield finishers, male and female. 

Parking, both on-street and in municipal lots, will be free starting at 4:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the race will be used for downtown Westfield streetscape improvements such as new street lights, sidewalks, crosswalks, landscaping and similar projects. 

To find out about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Downtown Westfield Corporation at 908-789-9444.