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Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton CT
5K
46–61°F · some rain risk
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2025
40–55°F
dry
2024
42–61°F
dry
2023
48–67°F
dry
2022
61–72°F
dry
2021
50–70°F
rain
2020
40–53°F
dry
2019
46–63°F
dry
2018
36–46°F
dry
2017
59–68°F
rain
2016
40–49°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
5K for Ballet!
Walk or run with us!
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location: Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, CT
- Type: Timed fun run and untimed 2 mile walk
- Registration: Complete by Saturday, October 24th at 8 PM. No same day registration.
Purpose
5K for Ballet is hosted by the Creative Dance Center to support this year’s 44th annual Christmas show, Santa’s Workshop. All proceeds from this 5k will help cover production costs, with every dollar of the show’s profits going directly to the East Hampton Food Bank.
Special Events
- Halloween Costume Contest: Prizes awarded for best costume!
- Performance: Creative Dance Students at 8:45 AM
- Costume Contest Time: 8:50 AM
- Professional Timing: By Time to Tri Race timing
Course Information
The course starts and ends at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds with relatively flat country roads, featuring 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 are welcome, but no dogs please.
Parking
Parking is available at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, located at 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, CT.
Entry Fees
- Adults (ages 14+): $25 until October 24 at 8 PM (plus processing fee)
- Children (ages 13 and under): $20 until October 24 at 8 PM (plus processing fee)
Awards
- Participation Medallion: First 100 participants receive a participation medallion
- 1st Place Awards: Male and Female Ages 14+
- 1st Place Awards: Male and Female Ages 13 & under
More Information
For more details, please visit the official race page.
Course map
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