St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run
- Date
- October 16–17, 2026
- Location
- Rosedale Park, Pennington, NJ
- Distance
- 1K · 5K
- Price
- $10–$35
From the Organizer
The 8th Annual SPS Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run will be held at Rosedale Park in Pennington, NJ on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Lace-up your sneakers and join us for a scenic run or walk in support of St. Paul School of Princeton!
You can register in advance or on race day between 8 and 8:45 AM. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 1K. SPS student designed race t-shirts will be available for all who register early and as supplies last thereafter. Don't miss out - register today!
Race Day Schedule (Saturday, October 18th):
- 8:00 AM - Race check-in and same day registration open
- 8:30 AM - Warm-up with Leo the Lion
- 9:00 AM - 1K START
- 9:30 AM - 5K START
- 10:30 AM - Raffles & Awards
Pre-race Schedule (Friday, October 17th): Pasta dinner sponsored by Leonardo's to be held, Friday, October 17, 2024, 5-7 pm St. Paul School Cafeteria. Join us for dinner and pick-up your race packet! Please note: you can register for pasta dinner only (no race registration) or add-on the pasta dinner to your race registration in final step before check-out.
RUN FOR FREE: Every registered runner who creates an individual fundraiser and reaches $300 or more in donations will have their race fees refunded. Funds must be collected through the race website to receive the refund.
If you can't make the race, but would like to support the event, purchase an SPS student designed race t-shirt or make a donation (tab on the left)!
Register today!
Learn more about our school at: https://www.spsprinceton.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Trenton Mercer Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pennington, NJ
Population
2,798
as of 2023
City Elevation
190 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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- St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run
- Date
- October 16–17, 2026
- Location
- Rosedale Park, Pennington, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run?
- St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run is a running race held in Pennington, New Jersey on October 16, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run?
- Friday, October 16, 2026 in Pennington, New Jersey at Rosedale Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run
Oct 16, 2026