Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods
Princeton, NJ
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
470 Quaker Road, Princeton NJ
32–46°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
22–34°F
dry
2024
30–39°F
rain
2023
33–44°F
dry
2022
27–45°F
dry
2021
32–49°F
dry
2020
38–47°F
rain
2019
32–42°F
dry
2018
23–36°F
dry
2017
45–62°F
rain
2016
36–48°F
rain
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32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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.
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