2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 AM EST

Location: Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
Type: Run

Race feel

Run an iconic, competitive half marathon through historic Princeton while supporting HiTOPS, a vital non-profit for youth in New Jersey.

Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

Great for

All Genders Welcome
Kids & Youth

Experience the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon, a premier event on an iconic course through historic Princeton, NJ. Run past landmarks like Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, and Lake Carnegie. This USATF Sanctioned Grand Prix event offers a competitive atmosphere with awards across various categories and age groups. Beyond the race, your participation directly supports HiTOPS, a non-profit providing vital sex education and LGBTQ+ support to young people across New Jersey. Fundraising incentives are available to help maximize your impact.

What to expect

Run a 13.1-mile course through historic Princeton, or participate virtually.
Support HiTOPS, a non-profit providing youth sex education and LGBTQ+ support.
Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib for your achievement.

Standout details

Proceeds support HiTOPS non-profit
USATF Sanctioned Grand Prix Event
Historic Princeton course landmarks
Fundraising incentives available

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Solid Challenge

Typical course trends

Typically rolling

Distances & registration

2 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

Half Marathon
2 options · closes Nov 8, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
6mo 11d 19h 21m left
- VIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon
  Closes Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
- HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon
  Closes Nov 8, 2026, 3:00 PM EST · From $96.40

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

Join us for the highlight event of the season on an iconic course in the heart of Princeton! All proceeds support HiTOPS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides sex education & LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout New Jersey.

THE HALF MARATHON

Sunday, November 8th, 2026, 7 AM Start. Iconic course located entirely in the heart of historic Princeton. Run through Princeton Battlefield, Institute for Advanced Study, past the home of Einstein, Princeton University, the Princeton Boathouse on Lake Carnegie Westminster Choir College, Mount Lucas and Herrontown Woods. USATF Sanctioned Grand Prix Event. Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib Packet pickup will be available at Fleet Feet (Princeton Running Company) starting November 7th Participants cannot exceed a 13 minute per mile pace. Limited field of 1800 runners Awards for top 3 (male, female, nonbinary), top Princeton employee (male, female), 5-year age groups from 14 and under to 85+ (male, female) Incredible fundraising incentives including a registration refund. THE VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON

You can complete your 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively between November 8th and November 22nd. Miles can be completed at any time during this period and at any place of your choosing. Enjoy our interactive online results tracking that will virtually move you around the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon course. Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib. Packet pickup will be available at Fleet Feet Princeton starting November 5th Join our online celebration by sending us your training and finishing #runfies. Incredible fundraising incentives including a registration refund. VIRTUAL YOUTH RUN

This “Just RUN” event for all young people up to 18 years of age, rewards any distance run between November 8th and November 22nd with a commemorative youth medal. This is perfect way to make this a family or team event.

We hope that you’ll be a part of our HiTOPS Princeton Half community and run with us this year. Together we can go the distance!