Run in Putnam
Run in Putnam is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Eatonton, GA, with entry fees from $32 to $40.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Location
- 109 E Marion St, Eatonton, GA
- Price
- $32–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 you’ll 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 community—and 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.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/31
High
76°
Low
55°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
1%
Wind
5 to 15 mph
About Eatonton, GA
Population
6,430
as of 2023
City Elevation
489 ft
Nearest Airport
MCN
Middle Georgia Regional Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run in Putnam, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Today
Race day is here
- Race
- Run in Putnam
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 109 E Marion St, Eatonton, GA
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Run in Putnam
Oct 31, 2026