Princeton Half Marathon
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HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon 2026
The event is a half marathon held in Princeton, New Jersey on November 8, 2026, with in-person, virtual, and youth run options. Race proceeds support HiTOPS, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides sex education and LGBTQ+ support for young people across New Jersey. The in-person race is USATF certified and part of a Grand Prix series.
The course runs entirely within historic Princeton and passes Princeton Battlefield, the Institute for Advanced Study and the home of Einstein, Princeton University, the Princeton Boathouse on Lake Carnegie, Westminster Choir College, Mount Lucas, and Herrontown Woods. Participants receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib. Packet pickup for the live event is available at Fleet Feet starting November 7. All virtual and youth packets are scheduled to ship on November 4.
Key event details and rules include a participant limit of 1,800 for the live half marathon, a maximum allowed pace of 13 minutes per mile, and inclusive gender options including male, female, and nonbinary. Awards are given to the top three overall in each gender category, top Princeton employee categories, and five-year age groups from 14 and under through 85 plus. Fundraising incentives include registration refunds, a $50 Fleet Feet gift card, prize tiers for raising set amounts, and special team perks for collective fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
