Run in Putnam
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Eatonton, Georgia
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling adventure at the RIP: Run in Putnam, happening on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the charming historic downtown of Eatonton, Georgia. This spooktacular 5K race invites participants to dress up and join the fun as they navigate 3.1 miles of tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and plenty of Halloween spirit. As you run or walk, you’ll encounter legendary haunted locations and perhaps even the ghosts that haunt them!
The competition heats up with prize money for the fastest three men and women, plus exciting costume contests offering gift cards for the best overall, most creative, and scariest costumes. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues at The Livery Studio, featuring local vendors, an awards ceremony, and a legendary post-race party. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or just there for the Halloween fun, the RIP: Run in Putnam is an event that promises to haunt your memories in the best way possible!
The competition heats up with prize money for the fastest three men and women, plus exciting costume contests offering gift cards for the best overall, most creative, and scariest costumes. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues at The Livery Studio, featuring local vendors, an awards ceremony, and a legendary post-race party. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or just there for the Halloween fun, the RIP: Run in Putnam is an event that promises to haunt your memories in the best way possible!
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, and enough Halloween spirit to raise the dead. Along the way, you'll pass legendary haunted locations, and perhaps the ghosts themselves.
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
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
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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