Run in Putnam

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.