Princeton 5K
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Event overview
The 2026 Princeton 5K takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street, Princeton. The event is in its 17th year and includes a community 5K and a youth Kids Dash. The Kids Dash is a 300 m loop; participants in the Kids Dash receive a youth-sized t-shirt and a bib numbered 1.
Distances
- 5K
- 300 m Kids Dash
Practical information
Registration is set to open in November. Entry fees listed for the 5K are $40 through March 20 and $45 on race day, with a $3 USATF discount; the Kids Dash fee is $15. Shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by March 1, 2026. A fundraising option waives the registration fee for anyone who commits to raising at least $150 for Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field; participants who do not meet the $150 minimum by April 30 will be charged the standard $45 fee.
New competitions for 2026 include family-based team categories (Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Daughter, Father/Son) determined by combined times, and a school trophy awarded to the school with the highest number of participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.