Purple Light Project 5K
About this race
The Purple Light Project (PLP) was created in 2020 to bring support to our behavioral health patients. PLP represent our commitment to serving our patients 24/7, someone is always here if you or someone you know, needs help. Since its inception, the need has grown and PLP strives to bring support to the entire behavioral health system. Our patients benefit from food vouchers, safe transportation to a support system’s residence, warm winter clothing, dignity and hygiene items or human experience items for while they are in treatment with us.
100% of the funds raised through the 5k goes to patients.
Race starts at IOL Campus at 200 Retreat Ave. Hartford, CT 06114. Registration begins at 8:00am, the Fun Run for 10 & under is at 8:30am and the Race begins at 9:00am.
Awards for top male, female, and non-binary in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-45, 46-59, 60-69 & 70 & up
Professionally timing & scoring by Fast Track Timing.
Reusable water bottles and t-shirts for 5k 17 and under and 5k 18 and older, free with registration.
Pick your distance
Running
5K - 17 & Under
5K - Age 18+
FREE Single Circuit Fun Run (10 & under)
10 years old and younger only - participants must be able to finish one lap in under 20 minutes.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hartford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 6:29 PM local time (EDT) in Hartford on October 3, 2026 — 11h 39m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Purple Light Project 5K
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 12 Hartford events
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