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RevolutionNJ proudly presents the Revolutionary Race Series.

Join us at historic sites across New Jersey for your chance to race through history!

Princeton Battlefield 5K

Sunday, September 6th

9:30am Race Starts

(Race Day Registration begins at 8:30am)

Runners, history buffs, and families will come together on September 6, 2026, for the Princeton Battlefield 5K. Part of the RevolutionNJ Race Series, the event begins at 9:30 a.m. and offers a unique way to engage with New Jersey’s Revolutionary War history.

The RevolutionNJ Race Series draws inspiration from Jonas Cattell’s legendary run to warn American troops of a British attack at Red Bank Battlefield. This race is one of six in the series, with additional events planned at Cedar Bridge Tavern, Red Bank Battlefield, Fort Lee Historic Park, Monmouth Battlefield and Batsto Village.

Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, participants will experience a race that blends fitness, history, and community celebration. The event offers an interactive way to honor the region's past.

Timing and Event Management Provided by TNT Event Management

This event honors the memory of Helene Cody, who passed away from a brain aneurysm on her 16th birthday in 2008. Helene had planned to revive the Cranbury Day 5K that had been previously discontinued as a way to combine her love of distance running and community service. Her classmate hosted the first Helene Cody Cranbury 5K after her passing in 2008, and ever since, the Helene Cody Foundation has used the race to bring the community together and fund youth service projects and scholarships.

T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by August 6th! T-shirts will be given to registrants while supplies last for those who register after August 6th.

Packet pickup nights are held on Wednesday, September 3rd at Fleet Feet Princeton from 5-7 PM and Thursday, September 4th at the Cranbury branch of Princeton Soup and Sandwich Company from 4-6 PM. Those who have preregistered may pick up their T-shirt and race bib at this event to avoid the lines on race day.

Race day packet pickup is from 7:30-8:00 AM for the 1 Mile, and from 7:30-8:30 AM for the 5K at Heritage Park.

All proceeds go to the Helene Cody Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity with the mission of inspiring youth to volunteer, to better their communities and themselves. Your donations will support youth-led projects benefiting Central NJ.

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RUN FOR DAD is the American Cancer Society’s premier community event to raise funds and build awareness about prostate cancer. Now in its 22nd year, RUN FOR DAD, is changing it's date! Usually taking place every Father’s Day, we have decided to move to September which is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Join us on September 26, 2026 as this event honors the memory of Frank Simms, event co-founder and all those who lost their battle with prostate cancer.

Over 1,000 people attend this family fun event which consists of a 5K Run and 2-mile walk. Small children are invited to take part in the Kids Run For Dad, a series of small races where they are all winners.

In 2023, approximately 228,800 men in the US were diagnosed with prostate cancer and over 27,500 died from the disease. About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. New Jersey has the third highest incidence per capita of prostate cancer in the US. Even worse, in African American men, the incidence is roughly 60% higher than those of white or Asian men. There is good news however. The 5-year survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is detected early is nearly 100% and 93% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will live 10 years or more. Education, awareness and personal action are saving lives and finding a cure.

Join us for the highlight event of the season on an iconic course in the heart of Princeton! All proceeds support HiTOPS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides sex education & LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout New Jersey.

THE HALF MARATHON

• Sunday, November 8th, 2026, 7 AM Start.

• 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.

• USATF Sanctioned Grand Prix Event.

• Receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and bib

• Packet pickup will be available at Fleet Feet (Princeton Running Company) starting November 7th

• Participants cannot exceed a 13 minute per mile pace.

• Limited field of 1800 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.

THE VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON

• You can complete your 13.1 miles at once or cumulatively between November 8th and November 22nd. 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.

• Packet pickup will be available at Fleet Feet Princeton starting November 5th

• Join our online celebration by sending us your training and finishing #runfies.

• Incredible fundraising incentives including a registration refund.

VIRTUAL YOUTH RUN

• This “Just RUN” event for all young people up to 18 years of age, rewards any distance run between November 8th and November 22nd with a commemorative youth medal. This is perfect way to make this a family or team event.

We hope that you’ll be a part of our HiTOPS Princeton Half community and run with us this year. Together we can go the distance!