Held Sun, Oct 25, 2026

5K for Ballet!

East Hampton, CT

Race finishedAnnual since at least 2025
5K2 Miles

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About the 5K for Ballet!

The course starts and finishes at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, looping out onto country roads that are mostly flat with a couple of moderate rises and one sharp drop on the way back. A costume contest runs alongside the race, with prizes for the best dressed, and strollers are welcome on the course.

Bib pickup opens before the start on race morning. Walkers check in at the fairgrounds but do not need a bib. Parking is at the fairgrounds itself, so there is no shuttle or remote lot to navigate.

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5K for Ballet! 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

51finishers
20:33winner
31:52median
48:27cutoff

Top 3: Eric Place (20:33) · Jeffrey Wood (21:51) · Sarah Koladis (22:06)

The 5K for Ballet! has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About the 5K for Ballet!

Will I finish last at the 5K for Ballet!?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 48:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5K for Ballet! a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (51 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 5K for Ballet!?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:33 while the median finisher took 31:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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