Fri, Nov 20, 2026

Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk

Princeton, NJ

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2020

About the Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk

The course runs through Princeton University's campus, starting outside a gym and fitness center. It benefits a local non-profit focused on food, housing, and job support for people in the area, and donations of food or money are welcome alongside registration. There is no entry fee, and the event draws teams as well as solo participants.

Packet pickup happens at the fitness center on the two days before the race, during afternoon and evening hours. Bib pickup is required for in-person participation.

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Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

548finishers

16:20winner

29:38median

1:01:50cutoff

Top 3: Noah Altschuler (16:20) · Kiran Reddy (16:27) · Ezra Corliss (16:39)

The Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk 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.

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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

5K11/20/2026 15:00Free

5K11/20/2026 00:01Free

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Common Questions About the Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk

Will I finish last at the Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:50, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 548 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 Tiger Trot for Hunger 5k Run & Walk?

The 5K winner ran 16:20 while the median finisher took 29:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.