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

Event summary

Join us for the annual Tiger Trot for Hunger 5K Run & Walk on Friday, November 20, 2026, in the beautiful Princeton, Mercer area! This exciting event is designed to support Arm in Arm, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Mercer County residents in need of food, housing, and job support. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course on the iconic Princeton University campus or take part virtually from anywhere around the globe using the RaceJoy app.

While registration has reached capacity, the spirit of community and giving remains strong! Attendees are encouraged to make donations of non-perishable food items or monetary contributions to support this worthy cause. The event promises a fun atmosphere with opportunities for team participation, giveaways, and even a chance to win exciting prizes like discounts on summer camps or personal training packages. Don't miss out on this uplifting day of fitness and philanthropy, all while making a positive impact in the local community!

Organiser's Description

WE HAVE HIT OUR CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.



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 27TH AT 9AM._ 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.

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.

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, 11/21/25 at 3pm starting at the new 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, 11/21/25 by 11:59PM ET.

RACE AMENITIES:
All participants who register for the in-person event and pick up their bib at the Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center on Wednesday (11/19) or Thursday (11/20) 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 on the day of the event. They can then come to the shirt table to collect their shirt. Additional details about shirt distribution will be sent to registrants.

NEW THIS YEAR: All F/S/Student participants will be entered into a random selection and one F/S winner and one student winner may choose one of the following - 50% off one week of our Summer Day Camp, 5-hour Personal Training package, OR a Recreation Facility Membership (3 months)

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:
Certificates of completion will be given to anyone who submits their race times (for both runners & walkers). We will award our annual Intramural Champion t-shirts to the department or affiliation group who has the most participants to enter results/complete the event.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Intramural Sports Office imsports@princeton.edu

Races

  • 5k Live Event

    Fri 20th November 2026 (3:00PM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 26 OCT
  • 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk Anywhere (With the Racejoy App)

    Free

    OPENS 26 OCT

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Location

103 Dillon Gymnasium, Campus Recreation, Princeton, 08544, NJ, United States

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