The Big Run - Global Running Day Celebration
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The Big Run - Global Running Day Celebration

Pennington, New Jersey, United States
Jun 03, 2026
Running

About this race

Celebrate with Fleet Feet Princeton five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5K on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back. Register today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll with Fleet Feet Princeton! All runners/walkers will get a medal and some goodies from our sponsors.  We're excited to work with our local and national sponsors for this event!

Packet Pick Up & On Site Registration

  • Sunday, May 31st 12pm - 5pm @ Fleet Feet Princeton
  • Tuesday June 2nd 12pm - 7pm @ Fleet Feet Princeton
  • Day of Packet Pick Up 5pm - 6pm @ Rosedale Park Picnic Pavilion

Event Schedule:

6:00pm Kids Dash

6:20pm Group Warmup Powered by Alpha Fit Club - Princeton (optional but encouraged)

6:30pm 5K Starts

7:30pm Awards

Kids Dash:

We will have a family friendly kid run starting at 6 pm for kids 12 and under. We'll do a shorter version of our run (0.5 mile) and all kids will be given a medal! We'll have a quick check-in before the run around 5:55pm near the start/finish line. Family members are encouraged to run with their kids.

Food:

Refuel and celebrate after the race with delicious onsite dining! Try Tacoria's new Fit Menu and Rita's refreshing treats for the perfect post-race meal and cool-down.

Train with Us:

Our 5K Training Programs are designed to inspire and empower you to reach your full potential - whether you're just starting out or looking to achieve a personal best. 

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Join fellow runners on June 3, 2026 for the The Big Run - Global Running Day Celebration. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Pennington.

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Running

The Big Run 5K

Jun 03, 2026 5K 6:30 PM
$40.00
Closed

Kids Dash

Open to kids 12 and Under

Jun 03, 2026 0.8K 5:55 PM
$5.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for June in Pennington.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 13.6° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 28.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 28.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
15.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Pennington

The Big Run - Global Running Day Celebration takes place in Pennington, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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