Courthouse O'Putnam 5K | What’s happening in Hartford

Courthouse O'Putnam 5K


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 03/08/2026
Run the northeast corner of Connecticut in a fun 5K! Start and finish in picturesque downtown Putnam and take on the rolling course along the Putnam River Trail with scenic views of the Quinebaug River. The post-race party tops off the Irish celebration at Courthouse Bar & Grille. Costumes definitely encouraged!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Registration includes custom St. Paddy’s festive cotton shirt. After the finish, enjoy a hot corned beef sandwich on a pretzel bun from the Courthouse Bar & Grille. Participants 21+ (with ID) also receive an ice cold craft beer.

Lucky Challenge – Participate in all four O’races and earn the big bling! Check out the options for virtual/in-person combos to achieve the Lucky Challenge goal. Start with O’Shenanigans 5K, then take on the Courthouse O’Putnam 5K, O’Niantic 5K and either the O’Hartford 5K or 10K. 

Li’l Lucky – Love the idea of a challenge but can’t swing two weekends of 5Ks in a row? Join the Li’l Lucky and sign up for any two of the four St. Paddy’s themed races. All Li’l Lucky participants will earn a finisher medal. 

HMF FitKids – Bring the little leprechauns for the FitKids Run, a ¼ or ½ mile race for kids ages 2-11.

NEW in 2026! Join the free HMF Milestone membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, personalized bib at this and other select events (if registered 4 weeks in advance) and access to member-only wait lists for sold out events. Optional HMF Milestone+ enhanced fee-based membership offers all free perks plus choice of specialty member apparel, extra loyalty rewards and one free Mail My Packet service (available at premier events). 

RUN FOR GOOD

The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program. Consider donating during registration or directly.

Location: 
Hartford Marathon Foundation, 351 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118, United States
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Hartford Marathon Foundation
The event has already taken place on this date: 
03/08/2026
Time: 
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Price: 
See website for registration fees.

Ages

All Ages