2026 HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Victory Village Tear Down

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 8, 2026

10:00 am EST - 12:00 pm EST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

After the race is over, this team of volunteers helps to transform Victory Village and the Start/Finish Line in the downtown area back to business-as-usual as quickly as possible. Some moderate lifting required.

Location

Hinds Plaza (in front of Princeton Public Library) or Princeton YMCA
Princeton, New Jersey

Start Line Volunteer

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 8, 2026

6:45 am EST - 8:00 am EST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Be the first on the scene! Setup the Start Line and organize runners into corrals to assist with the race start. After runners start, volunteers are needed to transform the Start Line to the Finish Line. Set up self serve finisher medals and water.

Finish Line Volunteer

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 8, 2026

8:00 am EST - 10:30 am EST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

After runners start, volunteers are needed to transform the Start Line to the Finish Line. They will assist in cleaning up clothing and garbage left by runners. They will then help setup postrace water and medals. They will guide runners through the finish chute and help keep crowds away from the finish line.

Water Marshal (#5 - Rollingmead St)

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November 8, 2026

6:30 am EST - 9:30 am EST (Minimum met, 4 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up water tables and trash cans. Volunteers will place unopened water bottles on the table so runners can self-serve. Volunteers will be responsible to clean up area for easy pick up by our post-race clean up crew. Cheering and encouraging of participants also appreciated!

Location

Rollingmead Street
Princeton, New Jersey

Water Marshal (#6 - Snowden Ln - Smoyer Park)

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November 8, 2026

6:30 am EST - 10:00 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up water tables and trash cans. Volunteers will place unopened water bottles on the table so runners can self-serve. Volunteers will be responsible to clean up area for easy pick up by our post-race clean up crew. Cheering and encouraging of participants also appreciated!

Location

Snowden Lane
Princeton, New Jersey

Water Marshal (#7 - Stone Hill Church)

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November 8, 2026

6:30 am EST - 10:30 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up water tables and trash cans. Volunteers will place unopened water bottles on the table so runners can self-serve. Volunteers will be responsible to clean up area for easy pick up by our post-race clean up crew. Cheering and encouraging of participants also appreciated!

Location

Stone Hill Church
Princeton, New Jersey

Water Marshal (#8 - Mt Lucas Rd & Jefferson)

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November 8, 2026

6:30 am EST - 10:30 am EST (Minimum met, 4 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up water tables and trash cans. Volunteers will place unopened water bottles on the table so runners can self-serve. Volunteers will be responsible to clean up area for easy pick up by our post-race clean up crew. Cheering and encouraging of participants also appreciated!

Location

Mount Lucas Road
Princeton, New Jersey

Bag Drop Volunteer

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November 8, 2026

5:30 am EST - 8:00 am EST (At least 3 more needed)

8:00 am EST - 10:30 am EST (Full)

Volunteer

Details

The bag drop provides runners a place to leave their important things while they race. Bag drop volunteers will check in the runner's bag before the race and will retrieve it when the runner returns. Volunteers with an attention to detail are best suited for this role.

Location

Princeton YMCA

Water Distribution Team & Site Setup

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November 7, 2026

8:00 am EST - 10:00 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This job takes place on Saturday, November 7th at 8 AM. The role will be to help race staff distribute race water across 7 different locations and help setup race site. Lots of lifting of heavy tables and cases of water involved. Transportation needed to follow the race truck. A group of volunteers that could drive together would be best!

Location

Princeton YMCA
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ

Pick Up All The Food

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November 6, 2026

10:00 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Location

Wegmans Princeton