5k Tutu Run

The 5k Tutu Run & SparkleFest takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM EDT at 1 Neilson Avenue, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This 10th annual event features a 5K run through the town followed by SparkleFest — an outdoor family fun festival with music, face painting, a petting zoo, exotic animals, a bubble show, bounce house, inflatables, a ride-on train, and food trucks.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Registration Deadline: Closes Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
• Location: East Bridgewater Commercial Club, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
• Event Hours: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Registration Categories: Youth, Adult, Student (High School and College), and Virtual options.
• T-Shirt Included: Most registration categories include an event t-shirt. Adult registration without t-shirt also available.
• Virtual Registration: Runner bib mailed to you. Medal and shirt options available for virtual participants (order by May 31 for delivery before event day).
• Volunteer Opportunities: Available for the event.
• Contact: Stephanie Cooney via Race Roster. Website available for more information.

Swag, Awards & Festival Highlights:

• SparkleFest Entertainment: Music by DJ Michael Kingsley (MixMatch Entertainment), face painting and balloon twisting by Silly Faces With Sarah, petting zoo from Farm Visits, exotic interactive animal experience with Joe's Crazzy Critters, interactive bubble show by Sara Joy (Circus Dynamics).
• Activities: Bounce house, sports inflatables, ride-on train, concessions, and food trucks.
• Sponsors: Commonwealth Pediatric Dental, Old Colony YMCA East Bridgewater, Pleasant Hill Pediatrics, Halvorsen Orthodontics, Whitmore's Yard Care, Scappini & Pina, Silly Faces with Sarah, Michelle's Studio of Dance, Bluestone Bank, One Up Games, Just BEAD It Out, and others.
• Charity Mission: The Sydney Craven Memorial Fund provides financial support to children and families in East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewater for activities that promote individuality, growth, and self-discovery. Scholarships help children enhance self-esteem and embrace their "inner sparkle."
• Legacy: Honors a beautiful, sweet, spunky little girl who left too soon.
• Community Impact: Immerses local companies further into the community while raising funds for a great cause.
• Participants: 119 registered participants.

The 5k Tutu Run & SparkleFest on June 13, 2026, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, celebrates its 10th year — a 5K run followed by a family festival with petting zoo, bubble show, bounce houses, and food trucks, all supporting children's scholarships in honor of Sydney Craven.