
Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk is a running race on November 20, 2026 in Princeton, NJ.
From the Organizer
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:
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
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hightstown 2 W, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
30,451
as of 2023
City Elevation
168 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk
Nov 20, 2026