# 5K for Ballet! - **When:** Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** Haddam Neck Fairgrounds 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, CT, 06424 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-185118-5k-for-ballet ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/EastHampton/5KForBallet?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## 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 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.  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 --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-185118-5k-for-ballet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185118-5k-for-ballet) — data from Run This (runthis.run).