Cocoa Classic 5K
- Date Sat 13th February 2027
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Price $47.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the fifth annual Cocoa Classic 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 13, 2027, at the beautiful Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs, GA. This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and features a USATF-certified loop course, perfect for runners looking to qualify for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. The Cocoa Classic is more than just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute to Collin Maher, who started this event to help children in need by providing new shoes. In honor of his legacy, proceeds from the race now also support essential mental health initiatives for teens and young adults.
Participants can register for $45 until January 12, $50 from January 13 to February 12, and $55 on race day. Each finisher will receive a stylish Cocoa Classic YETI cup and a warm cup of hot cocoa, while winners will enjoy Road Runner Sports gift cards. The event is chip-timed with ChronoTrack, ensuring accurate results for all runners. Whether you plan to race or enjoy a leisurely walk with family and friends, the Cocoa Classic welcomes walkers and strollers alike. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community
Participants can register for $45 until January 12, $50 from January 13 to February 12, and $55 on race day. Each finisher will receive a stylish Cocoa Classic YETI cup and a warm cup of hot cocoa, while winners will enjoy Road Runner Sports gift cards. The event is chip-timed with ChronoTrack, ensuring accurate results for all runners. Whether you plan to race or enjoy a leisurely walk with family and friends, the Cocoa Classic welcomes walkers and strollers alike. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community
Organiser's Description
Saturday, February 13, 2027 . 9:00 a.m.
The 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.
The 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.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.25 Fee & Yeti Cup
Sat 13th February 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$47.25
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