Run for Pie 5K 2026

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Newark, Delaware
Entry fee: From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 26, 2026
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Run for Pie 5K	5K	Nov 26, 20269:00 AM	$35$40 after Nov 26, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 26, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$35 until Nov 25, then $40 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Delaware ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Newark runs 43:40, about 14:03 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:30 and men in 36:39.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Run for Pie 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2023 results

All results (3 years)

558

finishers

32:01

median (10:18 /mi)

16:16

winning time

55% / 45%

women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Run for Pie 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run for Pie 5K?

In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 22:54 or better, the top quarter in 27:17, and half the field in 32:01; the last tenth came in after 50:44.

Third place by age group, 2023 Run for Pie 5K
Age	Women	Men
Under 20	21:26	17:44
20-29	24:46	19:58
30-39	22:42	21:49
40-49	20:44	20:22
50-59	26:41	20:09
60-69	30:18	26:53
70+	50:12	45:47

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.

Finish timeGenderAge group

Finishers by year

Up 19 percent since 2021.

467

2021

499

2022

558

2023

All events combined, from official results.

Run for Pie 5K 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 467 to 558 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:45 to 32:01.

Year	Finishers	Median	Fastest tenth	Winner
2023	558 (+12%)	32:01	under 22:54	16:16
2022	499 (+7%)	34:13	under 23:21	15:28
2021	467	32:45	under 22:59	18:08

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for Delaware 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 27:17, against 27:26 in a typical Delaware 5K, so times here are about average.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 26 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 59°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Run for Pie 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Bib Pick Up

Thursday November 26th from 8:00am till 8:55am at Glasgow Park. 5K Start Time 9am.

Course

Course Map

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP. *Map is for directional purposes only.

Parking and travel

Parking for the Event

Please use the parking lots closest to the playground and the basketball courts.

Shirt and medal

Runners Amenities

Runners will receive: - Post Race Pie. - Race SWAG. - Custom Bib (sign up before October 24th and have your name on the bib).

Awards

Awards & Age Groups

Overall Male/Female. Overall Male/Female Master. Top 3 in each age group Male/Female. 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. *Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME. *Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ's & Policies

Important information all participants should know. Click HERE.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 70 feet
Results posted by the race: Results
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Run for Pie 5K?: Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 26, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Delaware?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Delaware ($35).
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2023, 558 runners finished the Run for Pie 5K; the median finish was 32:01 and the winner ran 16:16.
Is it a fast course?: The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 27:17, against 27:26 in a typical Delaware 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?: 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Is there a better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than starting your morning off with a 5K?

And who doesn't want to eat pie after the run?

Bring out the family, call up some old friends, and lace up those running shoes to burn calories before the big feast!

In addition to a slice of pumpkin or apple pie, participants will also receive a branded campfire coffee mug so you can enjoy a warm drink with your Thanksgiving dessert.