4th Annual IOL Purple Light Project 5K
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hartford, Connecticut
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual IOL Purple Light Project 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in beautiful Hartford, Connecticut! This exciting event kicks off at the IOL Campus located at 200 Retreat Ave, where registration opens at 8:00 AM. Get ready for a morning filled with energy and purpose as the Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under starts at 8:30 AM, followed by the main race at 9:00 AM.
The Purple Light Project was established to provide critical support to behavioral health patients, and 100% of the funds raised from this event will directly benefit those in need. Participants can look forward to awards for the top finishers in various age categories, including 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, and all the way up to 70 & up! Plus, every registrant will receive a reusable water bottle and T-shirt. Come out, run for a cause, and help make a difference in the lives of those in our community!
The Purple Light Project was established to provide critical support to behavioral health patients, and 100% of the funds raised from this event will directly benefit those in need. Participants can look forward to awards for the top finishers in various age categories, including 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, and all the way up to 70 & up! Plus, every registrant will receive a reusable water bottle and T-shirt. Come out, run for a cause, and help make a difference in the lives of those in our community!
Organiser's Description
The Purple Light Project (PLP) was created in 2020 to bring support to our behavioral health patients. PLP represent our commitment to serving our patients 24/7, someone is always here if you or someone you know, needs help. Since its inception, the need has grown and PLP strives to bring support to the entire behavioral health system. OUR PATIENTS BENEFIT from food vouchers, safe transportation to a support systems residence, warm winter clothing, dignity and hygiene items or human experience items for while they are in treatment with us.
100% OF THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE 5K GOES TO PATIENTS.
Race starts at IOL Campus at 200 Retreat Ave. Hartford, CT 06114. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00AM, the Fun Run for 10 & under is at 8:30AM and the Race begins at 9:00AM.
Awards for top male, female, and non-binary in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-45, 46-59, 60-69 & 70 & up
Professionally timing & scoring by Fast Track Timing.
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES AND T-SHIRTS FOR 5K 17 AND UNDER AND 5K 18 AND OLDER, FREE WITH REGISTRATION.
100% OF THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE 5K GOES TO PATIENTS.
Race starts at IOL Campus at 200 Retreat Ave. Hartford, CT 06114. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00AM, the Fun Run for 10 & under is at 8:30AM and the Race begins at 9:00AM.
Awards for top male, female, and non-binary in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-45, 46-59, 60-69 & 70 & up
Professionally timing & scoring by Fast Track Timing.
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES AND T-SHIRTS FOR 5K 17 AND UNDER AND 5K 18 AND OLDER, FREE WITH REGISTRATION.
Races
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5K - 17 & Under
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt and Reusable Water Bottle
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON -
5K - Age 18+
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt and Reusable Water Bottle
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS SOON -
FREE Single Circuit Fun Run (10 & Under)
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON10 years old and younger only - participants must be able to finish one lap in under 20 minutes.
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