20 upcoming Food fun runs. Next up: NYCRUNS Go Nuts For Donuts 10K on Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 2nd Annual Great Empanada Race 5K/10K on Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 3rd Annual Duck Donut Holiday 5K on Sun, Nov 29, 2026. These are the runs where the snacks are the whole point — pizza mid-race, doughnuts in the swag bag, and a beer waiting at the finish. Come hungry, leave happy.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9:30 AM
New York (Colonels Row, Governors Island), NY
10K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The 9th annual Governors Island 10K where the finish line comes with a fresh donut — ferry rides included, sprinkles encouraged.
- Price
- $45 non-member / $40.50 NYCRUNS member through Oct 14; $55 / $49.50 through Nov 9; $65 / $58.50 until registration ends
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Jefferson (Arthur Stanlick School, 121 N E Shawnee Trail), NJ
5K / 10K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A run around Lake Shawnee in Jefferson with a free empanada from Chava's waiting at the finish — plus a 2K Pup Strut, benefiting the Jefferson Education Foundation.
- Price
- 5K $38.00 + $3.28 SignUp fee · 10K $48.00 + $3.88 SignUp fee · 2K Pup Strut $25.00 + $2.50 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Parsippany (Parsippany Hilton, 4 Sylvan Way), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A holiday 5K in Parsippany with a fresh Duck Donut at the finish, a 2K Pup Strut, and a Toys for Tots toy drive — bring an unwrapped toy.
- Price
- 5K $38.00 + $3.28 SignUp fee · 2K Pup Strut $25.00 + $2.50 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Montclair, NJ
See official site
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A doughnut-themed December run — sweet finish guaranteed.
- Price
- $32.80–$54.00 depending on distance
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Morris Plains (Morris County Park, 1 Governor Chris Christie Drive), NJ
5K / 10K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Grass-and-trail loops that pay off in hot cocoa and Nothing Bundt Cakes at the finish, plus an event-themed medal and a shirt for early registrants.
- Price
- 5K $35.00 + $3.10 SignUp fee · 10K $40.00 + $3.40 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Pittsburgh (Cinderlands Warehouse, Strip District), PA
~5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run about 3.1 miles in your ugliest Christmas sweater, finish at the brewery, and trade the effort for a craft beer and a pint glass.
- Price
- From $41.83
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Tampa (Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Water St), FL
5K / 10K / 15K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run Bayshore Boulevard, then finish in Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park with a mug of fondue and famous hot chocolate.
- Price
- 5K $54.00 + $9.48 fee; 10K $64.00 + $10.68 fee; 15K $74.00 + $11.88 fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Key West (outside Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St), FL
1 mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A classic beer mile on the beach — a beer every quarter-mile loop, with prizes for Best Dressed and Least Dressed; custom shirt included.
- Price
- $59.00 + $4.42 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Jacksonville (eTown, 10571 eTown Parkway), FL
10K / 5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Dunkin'-backed race where every runner's swag includes two Dunkin' donuts, plus a 4-person "Donut Team" scored on average time; shirt included.
- Price
- $30–$35
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 7:15 AM (5K start; 10K & 15K start 8:00 AM)
Philadelphia (Eakins Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy), PA
5K / 10K / 15K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Finish at Eakins Oval and get handed a mug of chocolate fondue and hot chocolate — "America's Sweetest Run" earns the name.
- Price
- See official site
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Ormond Beach (Trails Shopping Center, 254 N Nova Rd), FL
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Power through Krispy Kreme donut stations mid-course on a neighborhood 5K that ends with a medal and a sugar buzz.
- Price
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee through March 24, 2027 ($20 children under 12)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Pottsville (Yuengling Brewery, 501 Mahantongo Street), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The only race that starts and finishes at America's oldest brewery — pint glass, tech shirt, two free Yuengling Light Lagers (21+), and a post-race party.
- Price
- $45 · Virtual $40
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Jul 11, 2027 · 8:30 AM
Cranford (Nomahegan Park, 995 Springfield Ave), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A flat summer 5K through Nomahegan Park that hands you a fresh pretzel right at the finish line.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Key West (Southernmost Point, United & Duval), FL
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Race at sunset from the Southernmost Point buoy during Hemingway Days, then hit the beach after-party with rum and beer tastings.
- Price
- $46.00 Race Fee + $3.76 SignUp Fee + $9.00 Event Management Fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
April 2027 — date TBA · 10:00 AM
Wall (Wall Municipal Complex, 2700 Allaire Road), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run the 5K, then salsa to the finish for Bubbakoo's tacos, a taco medal, and a taco costume contest.
- Price
- $45 day-of registration (most recent edition)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Apr 2027 — date TBA · 10:00 AM
Indiana (Hoodlebug Trail, 1380 Wayne Ave), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Eat donuts, run a 5K on the Hoodlebug Trail — a donut run with 13 years of history behind it.
- Price
- See official site
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
June 2027 — date TBA · 8:30 AM
Matawan (150 Main Street), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A shark-themed Main Street 5K where every finisher earns a shark donut medal and a fresh shark donut.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
June 2027 — date TBA · 9:00 AM
Mays Landing (Balic Winery, 6623 Harding Hwy), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run or walk the Balic Winery vineyards and celebrate at the finish with a pour of wine and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
July 2027 — date TBA · 6:00 PM
Glassboro (Bonesaw Brewery, 570 Mullica Hill Road), NJ
3 Mile Fun Run
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Christmas-in-July evening fun run from Bonesaw Brewery ending in a Christmas-themed craft beer party with raffles.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee (most recent edition)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
September 2027 — date TBA · 10:30 AM
Hoboken (100 Sinatra Drive), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run the Hoboken waterfront, then hit a finish-line pizza party with slices from five local pizzerias and a best pizza-attire contest.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →