[Cocoa 5K logo]
New Foundations Home for Children
Cocoa 5K
Join us for a fun-filled Cocoa 5K to benefit New Foundations Home for Children!
Saturday, February 6, 2027 . Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, Anderson, SC

About the Race

[New Foundations Home for Children logo] [https://newfoundationschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/logo_Transparent.png]
Join us for a fun-filled COCOA 5K to benefit New Foundations Home for Children!

We welcome and encourage all participants. Whether your goal is to race for first place or to enjoy time with friends or family, we would love to have you join in to support the children and families of New Foundations!

Race Day Details

Date
Saturday, February 6, 2027

Location
Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center (ball fields)

Address
3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625

Packet Pickup
Race day, starting at 8:15 AM.

Weather
Rain or shine; may be canceled in the event of severe weather

Parking
Parking is available at Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center (ball fields) (3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

The Events

Cocoa 5K . 9:00 AM
Timed event on mostly paved paths.

Virtual Option
Virtual 5K.

Race Morning Timeline

8:15 AM
Check-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start

8:45 AM
Pre-race announcements and course briefing

9:00 AM
New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K starts

9:55 AM
Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)

10:15 AM
Course closes

Times are based on the start times above.

Course

The course is a timed event covering mostly paved paths throughout the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center complex.

This event is rain or shine but may be canceled in the event of severe weather.

Start/Finish on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Anderson+Sports+and+Entertainment+Center+%28ball+fields%29%2C+3027+Martin+Luther+King%2C+Jr.+Blvd.%2C+Anderson%2C+SC+29625]

Race Awards

Awards are by GUN TIME.

* Top 3 overall male & female

About New Foundations Home for Children

Based in Anderson, New Foundations was founded in 1974 and serves foster and at-risk children and families throughout South Carolina. New Foundations offers in-home family preservation services, foster home services, and residential services, all to help children and families heal from trauma and other mental health challenges.

New Foundations is a nationally accredited, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to securing the future for children and families, whatever it takes!

Part of the Upstate Giving Series

This race is one of the community charity races in the UPSTATE GIVING SERIES, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]Series Standings [https://runsignup.com/Series/GivingSeries]

Race Policies

* NO REFUNDS: all registrations are final.

Race Day Photos

[Cocoa 5K event photo, February 2026] [https://newfoundationschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1.png][Cocoa 5K event photo, February 2026] [https://newfoundationschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/10.png][Cocoa 5K event photo, February 2026] [https://newfoundationschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-1.png]

Let's Stay Connected

Race Website [https://newfoundationschildren.com/cocoa5k/]
Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/newfoundationschildren]
Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/SC/Anderson/NewFoundation5k#contactFormSection]