Run in Putnam
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Eatonton, Georgia
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the spookiest event of the season! The RIP: Run in Putnam is set to take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the charming town of Eatonton, Georgia. This thrilling 5K race will take you through the hauntingly beautiful streets of historic downtown Eatonton, offering a unique blend of scenic views and Halloween spirit. Whether you choose to run or walk, you’ll be part of a vibrant community celebration that includes exciting prizes for the fastest runners, with cash awards of up to $500 for top finishers, as well as fantastic gift cards for the best costumes!
Join in the fun by dressing up in your most creative, scary, or downright hilarious costumes for a chance to win additional prizes. Plus, you can make a difference by bringing a bag of gently used items for Goodwill, adding an element of community support to this festive event. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the post-race festivities at The Livery Studio, featuring local vendors, a lively awards ceremony, and a legendary costume contest. Don't miss out on this spooky celebration that promises to be a memorable highlight of your Halloween!
Join in the fun by dressing up in your most creative, scary, or downright hilarious costumes for a chance to win additional prizes. Plus, you can make a difference by bringing a bag of gently used items for Goodwill, adding an element of community support to this festive event. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the post-race festivities at The Livery Studio, featuring local vendors, a lively awards ceremony, and a legendary costume contest. Don't miss out on this spooky celebration that promises to be a memorable highlight of your Halloween!
Organiser's Description
RIP: Run in Putnam is Putnam County's spookiest 5K through the hauntingly beautiful streets of historic downtown Eatonton, Georgia.Dress up, show up, and run or walk your way through 3.1 miles of tree-lined streets, historic architecture, Race course is USATF certified: GA26068WC
THE FASTEST THREE MEN AND FASTEST THREE WOMEN ARE OFFERED PRIZE MONEY:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $125
Winners must be present at awards ceremony to receive prize funds.
WEAR AN AWARD-WINNING COSTUME AND WIN GREAT GIFT CARDS!
Best Overall Costume: $100 gift card
Most Creative Costume: $50 gift card
Scariest Costume: $25 gift card
Get an Extra Award!
Create a DIY costume using items from Goodwill, and youll be eligible for an extra award! Be sure to save your Goodwill receipt and present it at registration.
Visit https://www.goodwillworks.org/halloween/ for inspiration!
Bring a Bag. Make a Difference. Get a Surprise!
Bring a bag of gently used items to the Goodwill donation truck at the race. Your donations help support education and career services right here in our communityand there may be a little race-day surprise waiting for you, too!
After you cross the finish line, the real party begins. Join us at The Livery Studio:
The Artisans Village Livery Studio
109 East Marion Street
Eatonton, GA 31024
Post race activities including an awards ceremony, local vendors, and our legendary Costume Contest, where the most creative, scariest, and downright funniest costumes take home bragging rights and prizes.
What's included:
RFID-timed 5K race through historic downtown Eatonton
Up-close encounters with Eatonton's most famous resident ghosts
Age group and overall awards
Costume contest with prizes
Post-race after-party with local food and beverage vendors
A whole lot of Halloween spirit
Whether you PR or come in dead last, RIP: Run in Putnam is the kind of race that keeps you coming back from the grave every year.
THE FASTEST THREE MEN AND FASTEST THREE WOMEN ARE OFFERED PRIZE MONEY:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $125
Winners must be present at awards ceremony to receive prize funds.
WEAR AN AWARD-WINNING COSTUME AND WIN GREAT GIFT CARDS!
Best Overall Costume: $100 gift card
Most Creative Costume: $50 gift card
Scariest Costume: $25 gift card
Get an Extra Award!
Create a DIY costume using items from Goodwill, and youll be eligible for an extra award! Be sure to save your Goodwill receipt and present it at registration.
Visit https://www.goodwillworks.org/halloween/ for inspiration!
Bring a Bag. Make a Difference. Get a Surprise!
Bring a bag of gently used items to the Goodwill donation truck at the race. Your donations help support education and career services right here in our communityand there may be a little race-day surprise waiting for you, too!
After you cross the finish line, the real party begins. Join us at The Livery Studio:
The Artisans Village Livery Studio
109 East Marion Street
Eatonton, GA 31024
Post race activities including an awards ceremony, local vendors, and our legendary Costume Contest, where the most creative, scariest, and downright funniest costumes take home bragging rights and prizes.
What's included:
RFID-timed 5K race through historic downtown Eatonton
Up-close encounters with Eatonton's most famous resident ghosts
Age group and overall awards
Costume contest with prizes
Post-race after-party with local food and beverage vendors
A whole lot of Halloween spirit
Whether you PR or come in dead last, RIP: Run in Putnam is the kind of race that keeps you coming back from the grave every year.
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109 E Marion St, Eatonton, 31024, GA, United States
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