Spring Stampede 5K Walk/Run & Color Fun Run

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!

Now in our 28th year, we invite you to run or walk at Duke Island Park for our youth's future on April 18th, 2026.

We literally have something for everyone!

Our sanctioned 5K is for everyone from the competitive runner to the joyful walker. USATF-NJ members can earn 500 points in the 2025 Grand Prix competition. For those not up for the full 3.1 miles, register for our 2 Mile Walk. Busy that day? We've got a virtual event.

Keeping the kids sprints!

While a 5K brings excitement to the day, kids sprinting brings pure joy. Children aged 2 to 7 are grouped with those who are the same age and tasked with sprinting to the finish line. It's the real experience with bib and finisher medal. Registration is $10.

This event is as much about community as it is fundraising. If you are struggling to pay our registration fees, please email courtney-newman@comcast.net for financial assistance.

Let's support the Morris County Park Alliance! MCPA plays a crucial role in ensuring that the community has access to the amazing parks, green spaces, and resources that enhance both individual and collective well-being. By supporting the Alliance, you're helping to preserve these beautiful spaces for future generations.

Event: Spring Forward 5K and 10K Run

New this year: Added 10K option (two 5K loops)

Terrain: Mixed terrain featuring grass, pressed gravel, dirt, and some hills

Post-race: Enjoy a finisher medal, race shirt, and fun post-race festivities

Participants: Open to runners of all abilities, families, and friends

Course Details:

5K: One loop

10K: Two 5K loops

Location:

Morris Central ParkGPS Coordinates: 40.834866, -74.503507

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