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 run at the 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in beautiful Summerville, Berkeley, South Carolina. This exciting event promises fun for everyone, whether you're racing for a personal best or just looking to enjoy the holiday spirit with friends and family. The course is designed to be both enjoyable and festive, and every 5K participant will receive a cozy hoodie to commemorate the occasion, along with a delicious cup of hot cocoa waiting at the finish line!
The day begins at 7:30 AM with packet pickup, followed by a One-Mile Kid's Fun Run at 9:00 AM for children ages 12 and under, and then the main 5K race starts at 9:30 AM. Be sure to dress in your most festive holiday attire for a chance to win prizes in the Holiday Costume Contest! Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to snap some memorable photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. With exciting race-day activities and a focus on community spirit, the Cocoa Cup 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Join us for a day filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of cocoa!
The day begins at 7:30 AM with packet pickup, followed by a One-Mile Kid's Fun Run at 9:00 AM for children ages 12 and under, and then the main 5K race starts at 9:30 AM. Be sure to dress in your most festive holiday attire for a chance to win prizes in the Holiday Costume Contest! Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to snap some memorable photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. With exciting race-day activities and a focus on community spirit, the Cocoa Cup 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Join us for a day filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of cocoa!
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!_
_ _
_ _
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!_
_ _
_ _
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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