Cocoa Classic 5k
Saturday, February 13, 2027
9:00 AM EST
Sandy Springs, Georgia
$47.25 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Fifth Annual Cocoa Classic 5K on Saturday, February 13, 2027! Taking place at Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs, GA, this vibrant event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. on a USATF-certified loop course, perfect for both competitive runners and casual participants alike. This year's race not only serves as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race but also honors the legacy of Collin Maher, who started this event to provide new shoes for children in need.
Join us in supporting mental health initiatives for teens and young adults while contributing to the mission of providing new athletic shoes through our partnership with Shoes That Fit. Registration fees start at $45 before January 12 and include a Cocoa Classic YETI cup for every finisher, along with hot cocoa to warm you up after the race. With chip timing, gift card prizes for winners, and a welcoming atmosphere for walkers and strollers, the Cocoa Classic 5K promises a fun-filled day for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic community event!
Join us in supporting mental health initiatives for teens and young adults while contributing to the mission of providing new athletic shoes through our partnership with Shoes That Fit. Registration fees start at $45 before January 12 and include a Cocoa Classic YETI cup for every finisher, along with hot cocoa to warm you up after the race. With chip timing, gift card prizes for winners, and a welcoming atmosphere for walkers and strollers, the Cocoa Classic 5K promises a fun-filled day for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic community event!
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Organiser's description
Saturday, February 13, 2027 . 9:00 a.m.
Mount Vernon School . 510 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30327
Join us for the Fifth Annual Cocoa Classic 5K a fun, fast, USATF-certified loop course that can be used as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
The Cocoa Classic was founded here in Sandy Springs by Collin Maher as a Mount Vernon sophomore, after he noticed kids at a local food bank wearing worn-out shoes. What started as an Eagle Scout project has put new shoes on more than 1,600 children.
Collin died by suicide in May 2026, weeks after finishing his freshman year at Washington University in St. Louis. He was 19.
The race continues in his name, with an expanded mission. Proceeds now support mental health work reaching teens and young adults before a crisis, not after alongside our continuing partnership with Shoes That Fit, which provides new athletic shoes to elementary students in need.
Registration
$45 on or before January 12
$50 January 13 through February 12
$55 race day
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. The race starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Every finisher receives a Cocoa Classic YETI cup and hot cocoa. Road Runner Sports gift cards for winners.
Chip-timed with ChronoTrack. Early bib pickup available details at runcocoaclassic.com.
Walkers and strollers welcome. Come to race it, or come to walk it with your family.
Mount Vernon School . 510 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30327
Join us for the Fifth Annual Cocoa Classic 5K a fun, fast, USATF-certified loop course that can be used as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
The Cocoa Classic was founded here in Sandy Springs by Collin Maher as a Mount Vernon sophomore, after he noticed kids at a local food bank wearing worn-out shoes. What started as an Eagle Scout project has put new shoes on more than 1,600 children.
Collin died by suicide in May 2026, weeks after finishing his freshman year at Washington University in St. Louis. He was 19.
The race continues in his name, with an expanded mission. Proceeds now support mental health work reaching teens and young adults before a crisis, not after alongside our continuing partnership with Shoes That Fit, which provides new athletic shoes to elementary students in need.
Registration
$45 on or before January 12
$50 January 13 through February 12
$55 race day
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. The race starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Every finisher receives a Cocoa Classic YETI cup and hot cocoa. Road Runner Sports gift cards for winners.
Chip-timed with ChronoTrack. Early bib pickup available details at runcocoaclassic.com.
Walkers and strollers welcome. Come to race it, or come to walk it with your family.
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Location
510 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, 30328, GA, United States
Cocoa Classic 5k
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