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. 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. 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.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to East Hampton, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
