2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Distance
- HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon · VIRTUAL HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon · VIRTUAL HiTOPS Youth Run
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!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon?
- 2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon is a running event held in Princeton, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Princeton, NJ at Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon
Nov 8, 2026