Institute Woods 6K

Princeton, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event details

The Institute Woods 6K is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Princeton, NJ (470 Quaker Road, 08540). The event is organized by Princeton A. C., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. There is a field limit of 200 participants. Entry price is listed as $33, with a stated price increase after January 1, 2026. Registrations made by March 20 include a T-shirt; after that date T-shirts are available only as remainders after the event. Additional information is available on the race website woods6k.com.

Course and options

The course uses maintained natural-surface trails in the Institute Woods. The event is open to all skill levels, including those who wish to walk the course. Distances offered:

  • 6K
  • 3K non-competitive option for paces over 15 minutes per mile

Post-run refreshments are provided. The start takes place from Princeton Friends School. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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