5th Annual Purple Light Project 5K

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Location: 200 Retreat Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
Type: Run

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Run for a vital cause at the Purple Light Project 5K, supporting behavioral health patients with every step in Hartford.

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Join the 5th Annual Purple Light Project 5K in Hartford, CT, a meaningful event dedicated to supporting behavioral health patients. This 5K raises crucial funds, with 100% directly benefiting patients through essential services like food vouchers, safe transportation, and dignity items. The event features professional timing, age group awards for top finishers, and a special Fun Run for children 10 and under, making it a supportive and engaging experience for all participants.

What to expect

- Contribute directly to behavioral health patient support with 100% of funds going to the cause.

From the organizer

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.