Photo Credit: Pat Budd; Mountain Lakes Trail Run + Walk 2022
Runners take your mark!
Join Princeton Athletic Club for the annual Mountain Lakes 5k Run + Walk in the beautiful Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve benefiting Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS).
Saturday, September 23 | 9am-11am
Proceeds from event fees benefit FOPOS for stewardship of the Mountain Lakes Preserve open space areas. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register for the race, please click below.
To make a direct donation to FOPOS, please click below.
Course and Event Description:
5K+ trail run and walk comprising of approximately 10% paved park trail, 30% unimproved service right-of-ways and 60% single track including moderately technical rocks, roots, logs, and whatever else nature has wrought in the woods.
Key Dates for Entry:
Through September 1: $33 includes T-shirt
September 2 to September 20: $38 T-shirt while supplies last
After September 21: day-of entry fee may apply
Sign up at the event: $48
Questions about the race, email lakes@princetonac.org
About Friends of Princeton Open Space
Founded in 1969, FOPOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring open space in Princeton for preservation, protecting natural resources, maintaining accessibility to trails, and providing environmental education. As part of their mission, they work with groups in the Princeton region to support efforts to preserve and protect open space and the environment. For more information about FOPOS, please visit fopos.org. For those interested in volunteer opportunities contact info@fopos.org.
About Princeton Athletic Club
Princeton Athletic Club is a running club for athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in cross-country running, trail racing, and track and field in the Princeton community. PAC is affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track and Field—national organizations for competition in the sport ranging from youth development to community recreation to international competition. For more information, including a schedule or races and membership, visit princetonac.org.