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Ballet 5K & Tutu 2K

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location
Hackettstown, NJ
Hackettstown Riverfront Park, Seber Rd, 07840
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk in your favorite tutu along the scenic Musconetcong River, supporting the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly
  • Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Lace up your running shoes or your favorite tutu for the annual Ballet 5K and Tutu 2K, a charming fundraiser benefiting the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet. Held at Hackettstown Riverfront Park, the course offers a flat, fast, and scenic experience with beautiful views along the Musconetcong River. This event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, including families and children. Enjoy friendly competition with age group awards and team challenges, all while supporting a wonderful cause.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a flat, fast, and scenic course on mixed paths.
  • Enjoy a welcoming, kid-friendly atmosphere for all abilities.
  • Compete for age group awards and team prizes, including perks for the largest team.

Standout details

  • Fundraiser for NJ Civic Youth Ballet
  • "Tutu" theme encouraged
  • Scenic riverfront course
  • Team challenges and prizes

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2K

    Sun, Apr 12, 9:30 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 12, 9:30 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Mixed
  • Hilly
  • Walkers welcome

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + hills

5K distance, mixed surface, hilly area, typically mild weather

  • Mostly trail

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the Annual Ballet 5K and Tutu 2K!!

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Registration begins at 9:00 am and the race begins at 9:30 am

Hackettstown Riverfront Park, Hackettstown, NJ

The Ballet 5K and Tutu 2K is an annual fundraiser benefiting the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet. The races will be held at the beautiful Hackettstown Riverfront Park on a mix of crushed gravel and paved bike paths. The course is flat, fast, and scenic with amazing views along the Musconetcong River.

Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. This is a kid friendly event!

Male and female winners will receive a prize. Medals will be given out to male and female winners in the following age categories: under 15, 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, 61+.

Find your favorite running tutu and grab your friends and create a team. The largest team will receive race day perks and the team that raises the most money will receive a prize!

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