Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods
Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Princeton, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Winter Wonder Run 6K
Come on out for a 6K at the beautiful Institute Woods.
The course is on maintained natural-surface trails in the Institute Woods. The event is open to all skill levels, including those who wish to walk the course. Non-competitive 3K option for paces over 15 minutes per mile.
Post-run refreshments provided!
Register early. Field limit 200.
Register by November 13 for T-shirt. After that, it's remainders post-race.
10 AM start from Princeton Friends School
detailed information on the web site https://winter6k.com
Event day information
- Parking is available at event HQ, Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
- There is additional parking on Mercer Street by Princeton Battlefield. Easy in, easy out. It is a short walk through the park to Princeton Friends School.
- Packet pickup is day of, on-site, opens 8:45 AM. Complete by 9:45 AM for ON TIME start.
- Recommended arrival by 9:15. Allow enough time to park and get your bib.
- Wear your bib front and center. Do not fold or cut the bib number. All four corners should be visible on the front of your torso.
Please review these safety reminders: no strollers, pets, or personal audio devices on the course. Be alert to your surroundings and considerate of other runners, walkers, and trail users.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hightstown 2 W, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Princeton, NJ
Population
30,451
as of 2023
City Elevation
168 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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135
Days to train
- Race
- Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ
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Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods
Dec 5, 2026