When it comes to road racing, we are as ready as you are to get back to it! Join us for the highlight event of the season on an iconic course in the heart of Princeton. All proceeds support HiTOPS.

In Person Half Marathon
Sunday, November 14th, LIMITED FIELD

Virtual Half Marathon
November 1st - November 14th 

Youth Run
November 1st - November 14th

GO THE DISTANCE FOR ALL YOUTH

LIVE HALF MARATHON DETAILS

Sunday, November 14th, 2021, 7 AM Start, Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. 

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.

Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib - direct shipping included in registration if desired.

Participants cannot exceed a 14 minute per mile pace.

Limited field of 1,200 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)

Raise just $150 and your run is FREE (via registration refund).  

Registration Fee

$90 thru 6/30
$100 until sold out

VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON DETAILS

Complete your 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively between November 1st and November 14th.

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 - direct shipping included.

Inclusive registration with male, female, and nonbinary gender options.

Registration Fee

$50

YOUTH RUN DETAILS

This “Just RUN” event for all young people up to 18 years of age, rewards any distance run between November 1st and November 14th with a commemorative youth medal.

This is perfect way to make this a family or team event. 

Registration Fee

$25 when registering for just the Youth Run
$10 when purchased as an add on item to the Half Marathon

YOUR RUN MATTERS

The HiTOPS Princeton Half is not only an awesome race, it is HiTOPS’ single largest fundraising event each year. Race proceeds and fundraising efforts go a long way to support the work we do with young people throughout New Jersey. Since its inception, the event has generated over $833,000 (net funds) for the organization. Every dollar raised and every registered participant matters. 

TWO WAYS TO RUN FOR FREE

Raise $150 for HiTOPS

Simply add a HiTOPS fundraiser to your run when registering. With an easy-to-create personal fundraising page, you can help support HiTOPS while making your run even more meaningful! It's as simple as 15 friends each donating $10, then you can run for FREE via a registration refund.

Refer 5 Friends 

Training and running is more fun with friends! Get 5 friends to register using your unique registration link and you can run VIRTUALLY for FREE via a registration refund.  ($50 refund applied to LIVE REGISTRATION)

Our unwavering commitment to today's youth translates into strong relationships, physical and emotional well-being, and inclusive communities.