Welcome to the ultimate pizza showdown, where 300 pizza lovers take to the streets in a deliciously energetic race across all five boroughs using public transportation! It’s like a food-fueled obstacle course, complete with strategy, speed, and a whole lot of cheese. The adventure kicks off in the bustling heart of Manhattan, and after a day of pizza-packing glory, we throw an after-party in Brooklyn to celebrate your saucy achievements. And guess what? You’ll be showered with prizes and perks from TA and our fabulous sponsors. Get ready to slice and dice your way to pizza fame! #slicesforsafestreets

Your ticket isn't just a golden pass to pizza paradise; it’s a treasure chest of goodies! You’ll snag one free slice of pizza on us, the fabulous official NYC Pizza Challenge t-shirt that will make your friends hungry with envy, an official passport to stamp your pizza journey, and a complimentary drink at the Finish Festival. Plus, an extra cheesy finisher medal to evoke those delicious pizza memories. Oh, and did we mention the epic giveaways from our amazing sponsors? You can also add on a TA annual membership or grab an After-Party-only ticket for your cheering squad! 

Don’t worry, we’ll guide you on a pizza-fueled road trip sans car! Participants will receive all the deets on starting and ending locations that are super easy to get to by walking/biking/scooting and public transport (including by NYC Ferry!) Plus, we’ll remind you of the friendly rules and give you the lowdown on what to expect at the After-Party. Your Pizza Passport will have all the juicy details, too!

Grab your crew and get ready to hit up five legendary pizzerias across the boroughs that TA is dedicated to defending. The goal is to use public transportation (that means, absolutely no cars!) There’s no limit on team size, so bring your squad and unleash your creative genius! TA’s Borough Activists will be waiting at each pizzeria, ready to stamp your pizza passport and cheer you on like your biggest fans. Folks with varying dietary needs can participate - to get your passport stamped you only need to purchase a slice or a drink of choice. 

No pizza party is complete without squad goals! Each member of your team should register individually and round up your team members at the start line. There’s no minimum or cap on team size, but the average squad rolls in with 4 to 8 members. You can also take on this challenge solo!

Calling all pizza lovers of all ages. Minors under 18 need to bring a chaperone—because safety first, folks! Chaperones are responsible for keeping their little pizza enthusiasts safe and sound.

Transportation Alternatives is all about making NYC a safe and thriving city. Proceeds from this epic pizza adventure will support campaigns in each borough, focusing on creating safer streets and better transportation options.

Rain just adds to the challenge! This event is rain or shine! In the case of inclement weather, TA reserves the right to cancel/modify the Challenge for safety concerns. We do not refund entry fees or transfer registrations.

Hold onto your crust! Transportation Alternatives is a nonprofit on a mission to make NYC streets safer. All event proceeds go towards our vision for a better, more equitable future. Tickets are non-refundable, but if you can’t make it, your ticket will be treated as a tax-deductible donation. You may convert your registration to a tax-deductible donation by e-mailing info@transalt.org

If your team is the first to successfully get your pizza passports stamped at participating locations in all five boroughs, you haven’t used a car, and you take a photo together with your team at the finish, you’ll be a winner! We will also have prizes for the most creative photos that incorporate pizza and your chosen mode(s) of transportation.

The 5 Boro Pizza Challenge was founded in 2016 by Joe Cutrufo as a way to help meet his fundraising goal for the Transportation Alternatives NYC Marathon team. Cutrufo joined the TA staff in 2017 as communications director, and continued organizing the 5 Boro Pizza Challenge for the next four years as a fundraiser for Transportation Alternatives along with his wife, Shannon Moriarty. Shortly after the 2020 5 Boro Pizza Challenge (which was altered to accommodate pandemic precautions), he and his family left their Upper Manhattan home for Houston, where Cutrufo now serves as executive director of the non-profit advocacy organization BikeHouston.