Join us for the highlight event of the season on an iconic course in the heart of Princeton. 

In Person Half Marathon
Sunday, November 12th, 2023 (Permit Pending)

Virtual Half Marathon
Sunday, November 12th - Sunday, November 26th, 2023

Youth Run
Sunday, November 12th - Sunday, November 26th, 2023

GO THE DISTANCE FOR ALL YOUTH

LIVE HALF MARATHON DETAILS

Sunday, November 12th, 2023, 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.

USATF certified Grand Prix Event. 

Participants cannot exceed a 14 minute per mile pace.

Limited field of 1,800 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)

Incredible fundraising incentives including a 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.

Miles can be completed at any time between November 12th and November 26th 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.

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

All virtual packets will be shipped on November 10th. 

Incredible fundraising incentives including a registration refund. 

Registration Fee

$50

YOUTH RUN DETAILS

This “Just RUN” event for all young people up to 18 years of age, rewards any distance run with a commemorative youth medal.

This is a 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

All youth run packets will be shipped November 10th unless they are an add on to a live race registration. 

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 $933,000 (net funds) for the organization. Every dollar raised and every registered participant matters. 

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

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! 

2023 incentive update - coming soon!

RAISE $200

RAISE $500

RAISE $1000

SKIP THE BATHROOM LINE

Friends don't let friends stand in long bathroom lines on race morning. 

Any team of 3 or more that collectively raises $1000 by November 1st for HiTOPS will have their own designated port-o-potty race day.  

RUN WITH FRIENDS

Refer 5 Friends for $50

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)

THINKING GREEN

In 2023, the HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon is excited to again partner with Trees Not Tees giving all participants the option to plant a tree in place of their event shirt. 

All participants have also been invited to pledge to carry their own water reducing the amount of waste created race day. 

Finally, all participants are encouraged to carpool to the race when possible. 

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