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Mountain Lakes Trail Run & Walk - Princeton, NJ

Princeton, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Mountain Lakes Trail Run & Walk in Princeton, NJ, is a scenic event held at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, benefiting the Friends of Princeton Open Space. The event features a 5K+ trail run and a 3K walk, with the run course consisting of about 10% paved trails, 30% unimproved service paths, and 60% single-track terrain featuring natural obstacles like rocks, roots, and logs. The walk includes easier trails and a creek crossing via stepping stones.

The run is moderately technical, making it less suitable for young children. Proceeds support local open space preservation and environmental education. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Princeton

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5 km
5k+ Trail Run
3k Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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