St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run
About this race
The 8th Annual SPS Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run will be held at Rosedale Park in Pennington, NJ on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Lace-up your sneakers and join us for a scenic run or walk in support of St. Paul School of Princeton!
You can register in advance or on race day between 8 and 8:45 AM. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 1K. SPS student designed race t-shirts will be available for all who register early and as supplies last thereafter. Don't miss out - register today!
Race Day Schedule (Saturday, October 18th):
- 8:00 AM - Race check-in and same day registration open
- 8:30 AM - Warm-up with Leo the Lion
- 9:00 AM - 1K START
- 9:30 AM - 5K START
- 10:30 AM - Raffles & Awards
Pre-race Schedule (Friday, October 17th): Pasta dinner sponsored by Leonardo's to be held, Friday, October 17, 2024, 5-7 pm St. Paul School Cafeteria. Join us for dinner and pick-up your race packet! Please note: you can register for pasta dinner only (no race registration) or add-on the pasta dinner to your race registration in final step before check-out.
RUN FOR FREE: Every registered runner who creates an individual fundraiser and reaches $300 or more in donations will have their race fees refunded. Funds must be collected through the race website to receive the refund.
If you can't make the race, but would like to support the event, purchase an SPS student designed race t-shirt or make a donation (tab on the left)!
Register today!
Learn more about our school at: https://www.spsprinceton.org
Join fellow runners on October 16, 2026 for the St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run. It's a fantastic Pasta Dinner - Adult, Pasta Dinner - Child, 5K, 1K, Lion's Chase T-shirt Purchase Only (no race registration) featuring a flat and fast course in Pennington.
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Pasta Dinner - Adult
Carb load at the Lion's Chase Pasta Dinner Sponsored by Leonardo's. Visit Lion's Chase table to pick-up your race bib!
Pasta Dinner - Child
Open to ages 10 and under. Carb load at the Lion's Chase Pasta Dinner Sponsored by Leonardo's. Visit Lion's Chase table to pick-up your race bib!
5K Run/Walk
Registration includes race t-shirt while supplies last. Note: pasta dinner can be added-on in final step before check-out
Kids Fun Run
Registration includes race t-shirt while supplies last. Open to ages 10 and under. Note: pasta dinner can be added-on in final step before check-out
Dog Registration - 5K Run/Walk
Register your four-legged running/walking buddy!
Lion's Chase T-shirt Purchase Only (no race registration)
For those not running the race who would like to purchase an SPS student designed t-shirt.
Weather Overview
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About Pennington
St. Paul School of Princeton Lion's Chase 5K & 1K fun run takes place in Pennington, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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