About the Winter Wonder Run 6K at the Institute Woods
The course runs through the Institute Woods on maintained natural-surface trails, the kind of terrain that feels genuinely wooded rather than groomed. There is a shorter option for those who want to cover less ground, and walkers are expected alongside runners. Post-run refreshments are set up at the finish.
The race starts from Princeton Friends School, which also serves as the parking lot. Additional parking sits along Mercer Street near Princeton Battlefield, a short walk through the park from the start. Packet pickup is on-site the morning of the race, so there is no separate pre-race errand to run.
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