Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Princeton (470 Quaker Road). Distances: 6K. Entry from $35; the 6K goes from $35 to $40 after November 14.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
6K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
6K goes up after Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Apr 11, 2026
Race day in Princeton
Weather
48° / 28°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Trenton State College, NJ (6.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:05 AM – 4:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
10 within 3 mi17 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Residence Inn Princeton at Carnegie Center
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt Place Princeton
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Extended Stay America
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Quality Inn Near Princeton
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hyatt Regency Princeton
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.