5K for Ballet!
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location East Hampton, Connecticut
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the exciting "5K for Ballet!" on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in beautiful East Hampton, located in the picturesque Lower Connecticut River Valley. This vibrant event features a timed 5K fun run and an untimed 2-mile walk, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM from the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, where you'll enjoy a scenic course with relatively flat country roads, two moderate inclines, and one steep decline.
Supporting a great cause, all proceeds from this event will help fund the Creative Dance Center's 44th annual Christmas show, "Santa's Workshop," with profits benefiting the East Hampton Food Bank. Don't miss the chance to showcase your Halloween spirit with our costume contest, featuring prizes for the best adult and child costumes! With an entry fee of just $25 for ages 14 and up (and $20 for ages 13 and under) before October 24, this is an opportunity to have fun while making a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Supporting a great cause, all proceeds from this event will help fund the Creative Dance Center's 44th annual Christmas show, "Santa's Workshop," with profits benefiting the East Hampton Food Bank. Don't miss the chance to showcase your Halloween spirit with our costume contest, featuring prizes for the best adult and child costumes! With an entry fee of just $25 for ages 14 and up (and $20 for ages 13 and under) before October 24, this is an opportunity to have fun while making a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
5K for Ballet!
Walk or run with us!
5K for Ballet is a TIMED FUN RUN and UNTIMED 2 MILE WALK hosted by the Creative Dance Center to support this years 44th annual Christmas show, Santas Workshop. All proceeds from this 5k will help cover production costs, with every dollar of the shows profits going directly to the East Hampton Food Bank. Registration must be complete by Saturday, October 24th at 8pm. There will be no same day registration.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!
Prizes awarded for best costume!
Best Adult Halloween Costume
Best Child Halloween Costume
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 AT 9:00AM
Professional timing by: Time to Tri Race timing
Bib pickup begins at: 8:00 AM
Walkers will not be timed, therefore do not need a bib, but should still check in upon arrival.
Performance by Creative Dance Students: 8:45AM
Halloween Costume Contest: 8:50AM
PARKING
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds- 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, CT
COURSE
Starts and ends at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds with relatively flat country roads,
with two moderate inclines and one steep decline.
If you are familiar with the Haddam Neck Road Race, our race runs the same route, just backwards!
Strollers welcome!
No dogs please.
ENTRY FEE
$25 (ages 14+) until October 24 at 8PM/ (plus processing fee)
$20 (ages 13 and under) until October 24 at 8PM/ (plus processing fee)
Awards
First 100 participants receive a participation medallion
RUNNERS:
1st place award- Male and Female Ages 14+
1st place award- Male and Female Ages 13 & under
Walk or run with us!
5K for Ballet is a TIMED FUN RUN and UNTIMED 2 MILE WALK hosted by the Creative Dance Center to support this years 44th annual Christmas show, Santas Workshop. All proceeds from this 5k will help cover production costs, with every dollar of the shows profits going directly to the East Hampton Food Bank. Registration must be complete by Saturday, October 24th at 8pm. There will be no same day registration.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!
Prizes awarded for best costume!
Best Adult Halloween Costume
Best Child Halloween Costume
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 AT 9:00AM
Professional timing by: Time to Tri Race timing
Bib pickup begins at: 8:00 AM
Walkers will not be timed, therefore do not need a bib, but should still check in upon arrival.
Performance by Creative Dance Students: 8:45AM
Halloween Costume Contest: 8:50AM
PARKING
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds- 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, CT
COURSE
Starts and ends at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds with relatively flat country roads,
with two moderate inclines and one steep decline.
If you are familiar with the Haddam Neck Road Race, our race runs the same route, just backwards!
Strollers welcome!
No dogs please.
ENTRY FEE
$25 (ages 14+) until October 24 at 8PM/ (plus processing fee)
$20 (ages 13 and under) until October 24 at 8PM/ (plus processing fee)
Awards
First 100 participants receive a participation medallion
RUNNERS:
1st place award- Male and Female Ages 14+
1st place award- Male and Female Ages 13 & under
Races
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, 06424, CT, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
5K for Ballet!
