13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Summerville, South Carolina
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in the charming town of Summerville, Berkeley. This year, the Cocoa Cup is excited to welcome Hoover Automotive Group of Summerville as the new presenting sponsor, reinforcing the spirit of community and family that this beloved event embodies.
Participants will enjoy a fun-filled 5K race through a merry course, where every stride brings you closer to a delicious cup of hot cocoa waiting at the finish line. Runners can look forward to receiving a cozy hoodie commemorating the day, along with a complimentary cocoa cup and other delightful goodies. The event kicks off with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, followed by a one-mile Kid’s Fun Run for ages 12 and under at 9:00 AM, leading into the 5K race at 9:30 AM. Join in the holiday spirit with a costume contest, festive activities, and even the chance to snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Whether you’re aiming for a personal record or just in it for the cocoa, the Cocoa Cup 5K promises smiles and warmth for all. Don’t miss this chance to
Participants will enjoy a fun-filled 5K race through a merry course, where every stride brings you closer to a delicious cup of hot cocoa waiting at the finish line. Runners can look forward to receiving a cozy hoodie commemorating the day, along with a complimentary cocoa cup and other delightful goodies. The event kicks off with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, followed by a one-mile Kid’s Fun Run for ages 12 and under at 9:00 AM, leading into the 5K race at 9:30 AM. Join in the holiday spirit with a costume contest, festive activities, and even the chance to snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Whether you’re aiming for a personal record or just in it for the cocoa, the Cocoa Cup 5K promises smiles and warmth for all. Don’t miss this chance to
Organiser's Description
_ REGISTRATION OPENS 9/15/26_
_JOIN US IN WELCOMING _
_HOOVER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP OF SUMMERVILLE [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=hoover+summerville&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8]_
_AS OUR NEW PRESENTING SPONSOR!_
_HOOVER'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS MAKES THEM A PERFECT PARTNER FOR ONE OF SUMMERVILLES FAVORITE RACE TRADITIONS. _
_WERE GRATEFUL FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE STARTING LINE ON 12/19/26_
_ _
_ _
JOIN US FOR THE COCOA CUP 5K IN BEAUTIFUL SUMMERVILLE, SC WHERE THE MILES ARE FUN, AND THE FINISH LINE IS EXTRA SWEET. DASH THROUGH A FESTIVE COURSE, EARN YOUR BRAGGING RIGHTS, AND REWARD YOURSELF WITH A DELICIOUS CUP OF HOT COCOA WAITING JUST FOR YOU. WHETHER YOURE RACING FOR A PR OR JUST HERE FOR THE COCOA, ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND PLENTY OF SMILES. LETS RUN, LAUGH, AND SIP OUR WAY TO THE COZIEST FINISH LINE IN TOWN!
THE 5K RACERS WILL RECEIVE A HOODIE (YES, A WARM, FLUFFY HOODIE) COMMEMORATING THE ANNUAL EVENT. PLUS, A FREE COCOA CUP AND OTHER GOODIES.
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THE KID'S RUN.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RACE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
FOR THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF ALL OUR PARTICIPANTS PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS AT HOME.
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
*
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST- DRESS IN YOUR MOST FESTIVE HOLIDAY ATTIRE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES
*
PICTURES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS- COME TO THE PHOTO BOOTH POSE WITH SANTA, MRS. CLAUS AND THE ELVES FOR SOME GREAT HOLIDAY PHOTOS!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30AM PACKET PICKUP
9:00AM ONE-MILE KID'S FUN RUN AGES 12 AND UNDER, REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY
9:30AM 5K START, FOLLOWED BY HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES, HOT COCOA, AND THE AWARDS CEREMONY
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? CONTACT DANIELLE AT DANIELLE@FLEETFEETMOUNTPLEASANT.COM
PACKET PICK-UP:
THURSDAY 12/17 10A-6PM FLEET FEET MT PLEASANT [http://fleetfeetmountpleasant.com/] (881 HOUSTON NORTHCUTT BLVD)
FRIDAY 12/18 10A-6PM AT FLEET FEET SUMMERVILLE [http://fleetfeetmountpleasant.com/about/directions/summerville](117 E RICHARDSON AVE)
SATURDAY 12/19 7:30A-9:00A AT THE RACE SITE UNDER THE FLEET FEET TENTS (BROWN FAMILY PARK NEXTON)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!! PLEASE CONTACT JENNIFER ROBERTS AT JENNIFER@FLEETFEETMOUNTPLEASANT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL BENEFIT EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH [https://eccocharleston.org/], THE LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK [https://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org] AND THE NAVIGATION CENTER. [https://thenavigationcenter.org]
_JOIN US IN WELCOMING _
_HOOVER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP OF SUMMERVILLE [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=hoover+summerville&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8]_
_AS OUR NEW PRESENTING SPONSOR!_
_HOOVER'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS MAKES THEM A PERFECT PARTNER FOR ONE OF SUMMERVILLES FAVORITE RACE TRADITIONS. _
_WERE GRATEFUL FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE STARTING LINE ON 12/19/26_
_ _
_ _
JOIN US FOR THE COCOA CUP 5K IN BEAUTIFUL SUMMERVILLE, SC WHERE THE MILES ARE FUN, AND THE FINISH LINE IS EXTRA SWEET. DASH THROUGH A FESTIVE COURSE, EARN YOUR BRAGGING RIGHTS, AND REWARD YOURSELF WITH A DELICIOUS CUP OF HOT COCOA WAITING JUST FOR YOU. WHETHER YOURE RACING FOR A PR OR JUST HERE FOR THE COCOA, ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND PLENTY OF SMILES. LETS RUN, LAUGH, AND SIP OUR WAY TO THE COZIEST FINISH LINE IN TOWN!
THE 5K RACERS WILL RECEIVE A HOODIE (YES, A WARM, FLUFFY HOODIE) COMMEMORATING THE ANNUAL EVENT. PLUS, A FREE COCOA CUP AND OTHER GOODIES.
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THE KID'S RUN.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RACE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
FOR THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF ALL OUR PARTICIPANTS PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS AT HOME.
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
*
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST- DRESS IN YOUR MOST FESTIVE HOLIDAY ATTIRE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES
*
PICTURES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS- COME TO THE PHOTO BOOTH POSE WITH SANTA, MRS. CLAUS AND THE ELVES FOR SOME GREAT HOLIDAY PHOTOS!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30AM PACKET PICKUP
9:00AM ONE-MILE KID'S FUN RUN AGES 12 AND UNDER, REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY
9:30AM 5K START, FOLLOWED BY HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES, HOT COCOA, AND THE AWARDS CEREMONY
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? CONTACT DANIELLE AT DANIELLE@FLEETFEETMOUNTPLEASANT.COM
PACKET PICK-UP:
THURSDAY 12/17 10A-6PM FLEET FEET MT PLEASANT [http://fleetfeetmountpleasant.com/] (881 HOUSTON NORTHCUTT BLVD)
FRIDAY 12/18 10A-6PM AT FLEET FEET SUMMERVILLE [http://fleetfeetmountpleasant.com/about/directions/summerville](117 E RICHARDSON AVE)
SATURDAY 12/19 7:30A-9:00A AT THE RACE SITE UNDER THE FLEET FEET TENTS (BROWN FAMILY PARK NEXTON)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!! PLEASE CONTACT JENNIFER ROBERTS AT JENNIFER@FLEETFEETMOUNTPLEASANT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL BENEFIT EAST COOPER COMMUNITY OUTREACH [https://eccocharleston.org/], THE LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK [https://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org] AND THE NAVIGATION CENTER. [https://thenavigationcenter.org]
Races
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13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Hooded Sweatshirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 14 SEP -
Kids Run
Sat 19th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS 15 SEP
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