2025 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

  • Date Sun 9th November 2025 - Sun 23rd November 2025
  • Time 5:00AM EST
  • Location Princeton, New Jersey
  • Price $27.50 - $96.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2025 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Princeton, Mercer County. This iconic race covers a scenic 13.1-mile course that winds through historic landmarks, including Princeton Battlefield, the Institute for Advanced Study, and the renowned Princeton University. Runners will be treated to breathtaking views as they pass by the Princeton Boathouse on Lake Carnegie and explore the beauty of Westminster Choir College and Herrontown Woods.

With a limited field of 1,800 participants, this USATF Sanctioned Grand Prix Event promises an energetic atmosphere and exciting competition. Athletes will receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib, with awards up for grabs for the top three finishers in various categories. Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of running, but you'll also be supporting HiTOPS, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential sex education and LGBTQ+ support for youth across New Jersey. Whether you choose to participate in-person or virtually between November 9th and 23rd, get ready to join the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon community and make a difference while achieving your running goals!

Organiser's Description

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 9th, 2025, 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 14 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 9th and November 23rd. 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 Running Company) starting November 7th
* 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 9thand November 23rd with a commemorative youth medal. This is perfect way to make this a family or team event.



WE HOPE THAT YOULL BE A PART OF OUR HITOPS PRINCETON HALF COMMUNITY AND RUN WITH US THIS YEAR. TOGETHER WE CAN GO THE DISTANCE!

Races

  • HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (7:00AM EST)

    $96.40

    OPENS SOON
    - 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. - Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib. - Participants cannot exceed a 14 minute per mile pace. - Limited field of 1800 runners. - Raise just $250 and your run is FREE (via registration refund).
  • VIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.00

    OPENS SOON
    - You can complete your 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively between November 10th and November 24th. - 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 shipped direct to your home. - Join our online celebration by sending us your training and finishing #runfies. Details to follow upon registration. - Raise just $250 and your run is FREE (via registration refund).
  • VIRTUAL HiTOPS Youth Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

    OPENS SOON
    This Just RUN event for all young people up to 18 years of age, rewards any distance run between November 10th and November 24th with a commemorative youth medal. This is a perfect way to make this a family or team event. It is also available as an add on item to any half marathon registration for a discounted price of $10!

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Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, 08540, NJ, United States

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