Run in Putnam

Run in Putnam is held in Eatonton, Georgia, on October 31, 2026. The 5K, 3.1 miles, starts at 8:00 a.m., and a one-mile fun run follows at 8:30 a.m. The route takes in Eatonton's historic streets, past tree-lined avenues and the town's older architecture, with a lively Halloween atmosphere around it. Afterward there is a gathering at the City Center Stage with an awards ceremony, local vendor booths and a costume contest.

Town-center courses like this one usually involve turns, so run the tangents and avoid fighting for the inside line in the first half-mile. The 5K suits a hard, honest effort you can recover from quickly, and the mile that follows is short enough for families to do both. If you are targeting an age-group award, arrive early enough to warm up and stay for the ceremony rather than heading straight home.