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Friday, November 20th, 2026
103 Dillon Gymnasium, Princeton NJ
5K
36–51°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Race Overview
We have hit our capacity and registration is now closed.
The annual Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk is brought to you by Princeton University Campus Recreation to benefit Arm In Arm, a local non-profit organization which helps Mercer County citizens in need of food, housing, and job support.
Entry / Registration
- Opening Date: Registration for this event opens on Monday, October 27th at 9am.
- Open to All: This event is open to anyone who wants to join, and there is no entry fee.
- Donations: Donations (both monetary and non-perishable food items) to Arm In Arm are much appreciated.
- Create/Join a Team: During the registration process, you may search for an existing team or take lead and become a group/team captain.
Location(s)
There are two locations for this event. You must select one of the two "events" to register for:
- Run/walk the course on Princeton University’s campus on Friday, 11/21/25 at 3pm starting at the new outdoor basketball/pickleball courts at Dillon Gym/Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center.
- Run/walk your 5K anywhere around the world with the RaceJoy app on Friday, 11/21/25 by 11:59PM ET.
Race Amenities
- Participant Eligibility: All participants who register for the in-person event and pick up their bib at the Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center on Wednesday (11/19) or Thursday (11/20) between 11am-7pm will be entered into a random selection for our annual t-shirt giveaway.
- Shirt Distribution: Those participants who are randomly selected will receive an email on the day of the event. They can then come to the shirt table to collect their shirt.
- New for This Year: All F/S/Student participants will be entered into a random selection, and one F/S winner and one student winner may choose one of the following: 50% off one week of our Summer Day Camp, a 5-hour Personal Training package, OR a Recreation Facility Membership (3 months).
Race Results
Share your experience on social media by tagging @pucampusrec and/or include #PUTigerTrot in your posts! Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.: Results will be posted at http://www.brynmawrracing.com.
Awards
- Certificates: Certificates of completion will be given to anyone who submits their race times (for both runners & walkers).
- Champion T-shirts: We will award our annual Intramural Champion t-shirts to the department or affiliation group who has the most participants to enter results/complete the event.
Questions?
Please contact the Intramural Sports Office – [email protected]
Event Details
Date: 2026-11-20
Location: 103 Dillon Gymnasium, Princeton, NJ
More Information: Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk
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