2026 NEW YEAR'S 5K & 1.5K Pup Strut

Start 2026 with a Bang — and a Little Sweat!
Kick off the new year in the best way possible — moving forward with friends, family, and your favorite four-legged running buddy!
The Hangover 5K & 2K Pup Strut/Walk is your chance to start fresh, have fun, and support an amazing cause… all before lunchtime!

And yes… nothing says “Happy New Year” like a hot, steaming empanada from I & V Delights waiting for you at the finish line!

Whether you’re chasing a PR, shaking off the New Year’s Eve cobwebs, or simply enjoying a relaxed walk with your pup, this event is for YOU.
All ages, all paces, and all furry friends are welcome!

 
Registration Includes
• Entry into the 5K or 1-Mile Pup Strut
• Long-sleeved tech shirt (guaranteed if registered by December 12)
• Awesome finisher medal and ribbon
– Guaranteed for the first 200 runners/walkers
– All finishers will receive a special one-of-a-kind MegaBite Runs medal
• A hot, fresh empanada from I & V Delights at the finish
• A delicious treat for your pup courtesy of Tater Bear Treats

 
Running for a Cause
Proceeds benefit Camp Quality NJ, a nonprofit providing year-round, cost-free programs that bring hope, resilience, and fun to children with cancer and their families.
Learn more: https://www.campqualityusa.org/camp/new-jersey/

 
Race Day Information
Location:
Enter the park through the Kuser Road entrance. There are multiple lots, but the Start/Finish area will be past the skate park near the covered pavilion.

Pre-Race Bib Pickup:
Sunday, 1 PM – 3 PM
Fleet Feet Princeton

If you can’t make bib pickup, you can pick it up race morning, starting at 9 AM at the Start/Finish line.

Race Start Time:
The race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.

 
Start your year strong — we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your pups!