Cocoa Classic 5k
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 11:00AM CST
- Location Saint Louis, Missouri
- Price $36.98
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Cocoa Classic 5K on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the beautiful Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus! This uplifting event not only promises a fantastic race experience but also supports a crucial cause—raising awareness for mental health initiatives aimed at teens and young adults. The race, which begins at 11:00 a.m., takes you through the stunning 169-acre campus filled with Collegiate Gothic architecture and lush landscapes, all while honoring the memory of a remarkable young man who sought to make a difference.
Registration for the Cocoa Classic is just $35 through October 8, with prices increasing as race day approaches. Every finisher will receive a stylish Cocoa Classic shirt, and participants can enjoy delicious hot cocoa at the finish line. With custom medals awarded to overall, masters, and age group winners, plus chip-timing by Big River Race Management, this event is perfect for everyone—whether you're racing competitively or strolling with family. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fun-filled day!
Registration for the Cocoa Classic is just $35 through October 8, with prices increasing as race day approaches. Every finisher will receive a stylish Cocoa Classic shirt, and participants can enjoy delicious hot cocoa at the finish line. With custom medals awarded to overall, masters, and age group winners, plus chip-timing by Big River Race Management, this event is perfect for everyone—whether you're racing competitively or strolling with family. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fun-filled day!
Organiser's Description
Cocoa Classic 5K St. Louis
Sunday, November 8, 2026 . 11:00 a.m.
Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus
www.runcocoaclassic.com
The Cocoa Classic is a 5K with a purpose: raising money for mental health work reaching teens and young adults before a crisis, not after.
The race was founded by Collin Maher as a high school sophomore in Atlanta, after he noticed kids at a local food bank wearing worn-out shoes. What started as an Eagle Scout project put new shoes on more than 1,600 children. Collin died by suicide in May 2026, weeks after finishing his freshman year at WashU. He was 19.
This race is the St. Louis Cocoa Classic run on the campus he loved, on Olympic ground, for the young people who need someone to notice.
The course runs through the Danforth Campus: 169 acres of Collegiate Gothic architecture and an accredited arboretum, at the best week of the year for it. The 1904 Olympic Games were held here the first anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
Registration
$35 Through October 8
$40 October 9 through November 7
$45 Race day
Every finisher receives a Cocoa Classic shirt, and there's hot cocoa at the line.
Bose speakers for overall Male and Female winners
Custom Cocoa Classic medals for overall, masters, and age group winners.
Chip-timed by Big River Race Management.
Walkers and strollers welcome. Come to race it, or come to walk it with your family.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 . 11:00 a.m.
Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus
www.runcocoaclassic.com
The Cocoa Classic is a 5K with a purpose: raising money for mental health work reaching teens and young adults before a crisis, not after.
The race was founded by Collin Maher as a high school sophomore in Atlanta, after he noticed kids at a local food bank wearing worn-out shoes. What started as an Eagle Scout project put new shoes on more than 1,600 children. Collin died by suicide in May 2026, weeks after finishing his freshman year at WashU. He was 19.
This race is the St. Louis Cocoa Classic run on the campus he loved, on Olympic ground, for the young people who need someone to notice.
The course runs through the Danforth Campus: 169 acres of Collegiate Gothic architecture and an accredited arboretum, at the best week of the year for it. The 1904 Olympic Games were held here the first anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
Registration
$35 Through October 8
$40 October 9 through November 7
$45 Race day
Every finisher receives a Cocoa Classic shirt, and there's hot cocoa at the line.
Bose speakers for overall Male and Female winners
Custom Cocoa Classic medals for overall, masters, and age group winners.
Chip-timed by Big River Race Management.
Walkers and strollers welcome. Come to race it, or come to walk it with your family.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.
Races
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Cocoa Classic 5k
Incl. $1.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (11:00AM CST)
$36.98
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1 Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, 63110, MO, United States
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