17 YEARS OF RUNNING

Now in its 17th year, the Princeton 5K continues to represent all that is good about community in-person events. Athletes, young and old, big and small, fast and not as fast — come together year after year to run or walk while generously supporting the Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

KIDS DASH CONTINUES

For those under 10 who aren’t up for the full 5K, the Kids Dash offers a fun but challenging 300m loop. Every participant will receive a youth-sized t-shirt and wear bib #1 with pride.

NEW IN 2026

Team Competition.This year, we’re introducing new family-inspired team categories in addition to overall and age group awards. We’ll crown the fastest Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Daughter and Father/Son. Pick a fun team name, run your best 5K, and we’ll combine your times to see who takes home the crown.

School Competition. We want the whole Princeton community involved! A brand-new Princeton 5K trophy will be awarded to the school (students + staff) with the highest number of participants. Be sure to select your school from the drop-down menu when you register.

Run for Free. This is a fundraiser after all, so why not put your miles toward fundraising? Anyone who commits to raising $150 or more for Princeton High School XC/Track & Field will run for free. Registration fees will be waived up front, and anyone who doesn’t reach the minimum by April 30 will be charged the standard $45 fee.

THE BASIC DETAILS

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Princeton Middle School, 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton

5K Start @ 8:30 AM
Kids Dash Start: 9:30 AM

5K $40 through 3/21, $45 race day ($3 USATF discount)
Kids Dash – $15

Shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by 3/1/26.