Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 14, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Wonder Run 6K | Other | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 14, 2026 | 200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $40 on Nov 14, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 14, then $40 until Dec 3, then $50 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Winter Wonder Run 6K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 57°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 14, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.
From the organizers
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