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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
113 E Marion St, Eatonton GA
5K · 1 Mile
52–72°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–64°F
dry
2024
61–79°F
dry
2023
53–64°F
dry
2022
59–74°F
rain
2021
50–65°F
dry
2020
48–65°F
dry
2019
44–78°F
rain
2018
50–77°F
dry
2017
45–71°F
dry
2016
61–86°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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.
Post-Race Celebration
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
- Ghostly Encounters: Up-close encounters with Eatonton's most famous resident ghosts
- Awards: Age group and overall awards
- Costume Contest: Contest with prizes
- After-Party: Post-race after-party with local food and beverage vendors
- Halloween Spirit: A whole lot of Halloween spirit
Final Thoughts
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.
Event Details
Date: October 31, 2026
Location: 113 E Marion St, Eatonton, GA
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