The race starts in the heart of Putnam and finishes on Main Street near The Courthouse Bar & Grille. This rolling course takes you along the Putnam River Trail, and offers scenic views of the Quinebaug River, before finishing in the heart of Putnam.
5K
COURSE
EVENT RECORDS:
Male: 15:21 – set by Scott Bushey in 2023
Female: 17:53 – set by Elizabeth Fengler in 2023
RACE START
The race will start on Canal Street, adjacent to the commuter parking lot and will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.
DIVISIONS & AWARDS
This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.
DIVISIONS:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Male Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
- Female Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
- Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
- Athena (women 150+lbs.)
- Disabled Athletes More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
- Courthouse Bar & Grille Gift Cards to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female: $50, $30, $20
- Courthouse Bar & Grille Gift Cards to the Best Adult & Kid Costume: $20 Each
- Overall awards based on gun time, all others awarded on chip time
- No “double dipping”
COURSE SUPPORT
MARKINGS:
- Yellow signs with blue arrows mark all turns
- All mile points are marked on the road and with signs
- Clocks at finish line and along the course
AMENITIES:
- Hydration
- Pre/Post Race & Mile 1.5
- Open cup service, handed out at arms length
- Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
- Portalets: Pre/Post Race
- Medical personnel
