Sat, Mar 20, 2027

2027 Princeton 5K

Princeton, NJ

Opens Nov 15, 2026Annual since at least 2020

5K300m

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Mar 19, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2027 Princeton 5K

The course winds through the residential neighborhoods surrounding the two main schools at the heart of this race, recently recertified with a new start and finish line. It is a road race on local streets, and the event draws families supporting the high school cross country and track programs.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local running store on Nassau Street, with race-morning pickup available in the performing arts center parking lot on Walnut Lane. Parking is free at both the high school and the middle school, with spots on Walnut Lane and the adjacent side streets. Some nearby lots are off-limits, so read the parking notes before you arrive.

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Princeton 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

597finishers

16:06winner

29:08median

51:11cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Sewnig (16:06) · Lachlan Arnold (16:33) · Davies Adepoju (17:06)

The 2027 Princeton 5K has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K3/20/2027 08:30$40

300m3/20/2027 09:15$15

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the 2027 Princeton 5K

Will I finish last at the 2027 Princeton 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Princeton 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 597 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2027 Princeton 5K?

The 5K winner ran 16:06 while the median finisher took 29:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.