Putnam County Running Series

06/30/2026

The Putnam County Running Series is BACK! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Three great races. One fun series. Join runners from across the area for another season of friendly competition, community, and fitness!

📅 2026 Race Schedule:
🏃 September 5 – Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot 5K
🏃 September 11 – Pioneer Friday Night 4 Miler
🏃 October 17 – SPPS Foundation Run 5K

Register for the full series and you'll:
✅ Save $2 on each race registration
✅ Receive a FREE quarter-zip when you preregister for all three races
✅ Be eligible for overall and masters series awards
✅ Support local organizations and charities throughout Putnam County

Whether you're racing for a personal best or just enjoying the journey, we'd love to see you at the starting line!

Register today:

The Putnam County Running Series is on Saturday September 5, 2026 to Saturday October 17, 2026. It includes the following events: Putnam County Running Series, Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot (5K), Pioneer Friday Night 4 Miler, and SPPS Foundation Run (5K).

08/08/2025

Lace up and join the fun! 🏃 Mercy Health is proud to sponsor the Putnam County Running Series once again, uniting our community for a season of fitness, fellowship and exploration. To register, visit RunSignUp.com and search for Putnam County Running Series. Special shoutout to one of the organizers and Mercy Health — St. Rita's very own, Rachel Kahle.

Race Details:
August 30, 2025 - Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot 5K
September 5, 2025 - Kalida Pioneer Days Friday Night 4 Miler
October 18, 2025 - SPPS Foundation Run 5K

07/30/2025

Register today!

The series includes two 5K races and one 4-mile run held during three different festivals in Putnam County, beginning in August and wrapping up in October.

06/27/2025

The Putnam County Running series is a connection between three local races in Putnam County; Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot 5k, Kalida Pioneer Days Friday 4 Miler, and the SPPS Foundation Run 5k.

The series was created to promote and encourage Putnam County residents to live an active & healthy life style. Each race benefits local organizations and charities in its respective community.

Series Info:

To take part in the running series participants must be entered into all three races.
The best way to be part of the series is to sign up for the series all together @ runsignup.com! You save $2 on each race's registration!
Series cumulative time from the three races will be used to determine series placing.
Top 3 overall male & female runners + top female & male masters runner from the series will receive special awards.
All entrants that preregister for all three races will be guaranteed to receive a free quarter zip!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Ottawa/PutnamCountyRunningSeries

The Putnam County Running Series is on Saturday August 30, 2025 to Saturday October 18, 2025. It includes the following events: Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot (5K), Pioneer Friday Night 4 Miler, SPPS Foundation Run (5K), and Putnam County Running Series.