Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk
- Date Fri 20th November 2026
- Time 3:00PM EST
- Location Princeton, New Jersey
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and healthy fun at the **Tiger Trot for Hunger 5K Run & Walk** on **Friday, November 20, 2026**, in beautiful **Princeton, Mercer**! This annual event, hosted by Princeton University Campus Recreation, aims to support Arm In Arm, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping residents in need with food, housing, and job assistance.
Participants can choose to run or walk a 5K on the stunning Princeton University campus, starting at the outdoor basketball and pickleball courts at Dillon Gym, or join virtually from anywhere in the world using the RaceJoy app. Whether you’re racing against friends or enjoying a leisurely stroll, this event encourages everyone to contribute in any way they can, with no entry fee required. Donations of both monetary contributions and non-perishable food items are highly appreciated! Sign up begins on **October 26th**, and all pre-registered participants can look forward to exciting race amenities, including a chance to win a special t-shirt giveaway. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get active, support a worthy cause, and possibly win some great prizes! Join the movement and make a difference in your community!
Participants can choose to run or walk a 5K on the stunning Princeton University campus, starting at the outdoor basketball and pickleball courts at Dillon Gym, or join virtually from anywhere in the world using the RaceJoy app. Whether you’re racing against friends or enjoying a leisurely stroll, this event encourages everyone to contribute in any way they can, with no entry fee required. Donations of both monetary contributions and non-perishable food items are highly appreciated! Sign up begins on **October 26th**, and all pre-registered participants can look forward to exciting race amenities, including a chance to win a special t-shirt giveaway. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get active, support a worthy cause, and possibly win some great prizes! Join the movement and make a difference in your community!
Organiser's Description
THE _ANNUAL TIGER TROT FOR HUNGER 5K RUN & WALK_ IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RECREATION TO BENEFIT ARM IN ARM, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH HELPS MERCER COUNTY CITIZENS IN NEED OF FOOD, HOUSING, AND JOB SUPPORT.
ENTRY / REGISTRATION:
_REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT OPENS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 12PM._ This event is open to anyone who wants to join, and there is no entry fee. Donations (both monetary and non-perishable food items) to Arm In Arm are much appreciated. Should you choose to give financially, please click HERE [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/princetonuniversityturkeytrot2026] for a direct link to our Arm in Arm Tiger Trot giving page.
CREATE/JOIN A TEAM
During the registration process, you may search for an existing team or take lead and become a group/team captain.
NEW TEAM: Add a team name and you can share the link to your group.
JOIN TEAM: Search for the specific team name and join.
F/S will also have the opportunity to affiliate with a department/office and/or ERG. Students will have the opportunity to affiliate with an Eating Club or Residential College.
LOCATION(S):
There are two locations for this event. You must select one of the two "events" to register for:
* Run/walk the course on Princeton Universitys campus on Friday, 11/20/26 at 3pm starting at the outdoor basketball/pickleball courts at Dillon Gym/Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center.
_OR_
* Run/walk your 5K anywhere around the world with the RaceJoy app on Friday, 11/20/26 by 11:59PM ET.
RACE AMENITIES:
All participants who pre-register by 11/19 at 7pm for the in-person event and pick up their bib at the Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center on Wednesday (11/18) or Thursday (11/19) between 11a-7p will be entered into a random selection for our annual t-shirt giveaway. These t-shirts are not linked to a financial donation or a result of a financial donation when participating in the event. Those participants who are randomly selected will receive an email around 12pm on the day of the event with instructions on how to collect their shirt upon crossing the finish line.
RACE RESULTS:
Share your experience on social media by tagging @PUCAMPUSREC and/or include #PUTIGERTROT in your posts!
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be posted at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
AWARDS:
We will award our annual Intramural Champion t-shirts to the department or affiliation group who has the most participants enter results/complete the event.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Intramural Sports Office imsports@princeton.edu
ENTRY / REGISTRATION:
_REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT OPENS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 12PM._ This event is open to anyone who wants to join, and there is no entry fee. Donations (both monetary and non-perishable food items) to Arm In Arm are much appreciated. Should you choose to give financially, please click HERE [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/princetonuniversityturkeytrot2026] for a direct link to our Arm in Arm Tiger Trot giving page.
CREATE/JOIN A TEAM
During the registration process, you may search for an existing team or take lead and become a group/team captain.
NEW TEAM: Add a team name and you can share the link to your group.
JOIN TEAM: Search for the specific team name and join.
F/S will also have the opportunity to affiliate with a department/office and/or ERG. Students will have the opportunity to affiliate with an Eating Club or Residential College.
LOCATION(S):
There are two locations for this event. You must select one of the two "events" to register for:
* Run/walk the course on Princeton Universitys campus on Friday, 11/20/26 at 3pm starting at the outdoor basketball/pickleball courts at Dillon Gym/Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center.
_OR_
* Run/walk your 5K anywhere around the world with the RaceJoy app on Friday, 11/20/26 by 11:59PM ET.
RACE AMENITIES:
All participants who pre-register by 11/19 at 7pm for the in-person event and pick up their bib at the Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center on Wednesday (11/18) or Thursday (11/19) between 11a-7p will be entered into a random selection for our annual t-shirt giveaway. These t-shirts are not linked to a financial donation or a result of a financial donation when participating in the event. Those participants who are randomly selected will receive an email around 12pm on the day of the event with instructions on how to collect their shirt upon crossing the finish line.
RACE RESULTS:
Share your experience on social media by tagging @PUCAMPUSREC and/or include #PUTIGERTROT in your posts!
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be posted at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
AWARDS:
We will award our annual Intramural Champion t-shirts to the department or affiliation group who has the most participants enter results/complete the event.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Intramural Sports Office imsports@princeton.edu
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