Run in Putnam
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Eatonton, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling experience at the RIP: Run in Putnam on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the charming town of Eatonton, Georgia. This spooktacular 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages to embark on a hauntingly beautiful journey through the historic streets of Putnam County. As you navigate the 3.1-mile course, you'll be surrounded by tree-lined avenues, captivating architecture, and a festive Halloween atmosphere that will surely raise your spirits!
Participants will encounter legendary haunted spots and may even catch a glimpse of Eatonton's famous resident ghosts. The excitement doesn’t end at the finish line! Join the lively afterparty at City Center Stage, featuring an awards ceremony, local vendors, and the much-anticipated Costume Contest, where the most creative, spooky, and hilarious costumes can win fantastic prizes. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply enjoying the festive spirit, RIP: Run in Putnam promises a memorable day filled with fun, community, and Halloween cheer. Don't miss out on this beloved annual event!
Participants will encounter legendary haunted spots and may even catch a glimpse of Eatonton's famous resident ghosts. The excitement doesn’t end at the finish line! Join the lively afterparty at City Center Stage, featuring an awards ceremony, local vendors, and the much-anticipated Costume Contest, where the most creative, spooky, and hilarious costumes can win fantastic prizes. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply enjoying the festive spirit, RIP: Run in Putnam promises a memorable day filled with fun, community, and Halloween cheer. Don't miss out on this beloved annual event!
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.
After you cross the finish line, the real party begins. Join us at City Center Stage for a free afterparty, 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.
After you cross the finish line, the real party begins. Join us at City Center Stage for a free afterparty, 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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113 E Marion St, Eatonton, 31024, GA, United States
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