Paint the Town Purple 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cocoa, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Paint the Town Purple 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in beautiful Cocoa, Brevard! This exciting event is more than just a race; it’s a chance to support Matthew's Hope in their mission to foster the well-being of homeless men, women, and children in our community. Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and purpose as they run the 5K distance, with awards for top finishers in various categories.
The day kicks off bright and early at 7:00 AM with late registration and packet pickup at Matthew's Hope, followed by the race start at 8:00 AM. Runners can look forward to a race t-shirt (available on race day), a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement. With registration fees of $35 for adults and $25 for children under 17 until October 10, 2025, it’s a fantastic way to get active while giving back. Join us in Cocoa for a memorable day of running, community spirit, and making a difference!
The day kicks off bright and early at 7:00 AM with late registration and packet pickup at Matthew's Hope, followed by the race start at 8:00 AM. Runners can look forward to a race t-shirt (available on race day), a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement. With registration fees of $35 for adults and $25 for children under 17 until October 10, 2025, it’s a fantastic way to get active while giving back. Join us in Cocoa for a memorable day of running, community spirit, and making a difference!
Organiser's Description
*THERE HAS BEEN A DELAY WITH THE SHIRTS, SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY AT THE RACE SITE. NO SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME TO RUNNING ZONE TO PICK UP YOUR RACE NUMBER FROM 10AM TO 6PM.*
JOIN MATTHEW'S HOPE FOR THE INAGURAL PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE 5K!
HELP US, HELP THEM, HELP THEMSELVES.
MATTHEW'S HOPE FOSTERS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF THE HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY BY MEETING BASIC NEEDS, DEVELOPING SKILLS, AND RESTORING DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
RACE T-SHIRT (SHIRTS GUARANTEED SIZES UNTIL 9/21, THEN AS AVAILABLE)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
*
AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) 10AM - 6:30PM
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH: MATTHEWS HOPE (825 FORREST AVE, COCOA, FL 32922)
7:00 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:45 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP CLOSES
8:00 AM: 5K RACE START!
*AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE
AWARDS:
*
TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
*
TOP MASTERS M & F (40+)
*
TOP 3 M & F IN EACH AGE GROUP: 13 & UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-
79, 80+
FEES:
THROUGH 10/10/25:
ADULT: $35
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $25
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $40
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $30
JOIN MATTHEW'S HOPE FOR THE INAGURAL PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE 5K!
HELP US, HELP THEM, HELP THEMSELVES.
MATTHEW'S HOPE FOSTERS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF THE HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY BY MEETING BASIC NEEDS, DEVELOPING SKILLS, AND RESTORING DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
RACE T-SHIRT (SHIRTS GUARANTEED SIZES UNTIL 9/21, THEN AS AVAILABLE)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
*
AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) 10AM - 6:30PM
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH: MATTHEWS HOPE (825 FORREST AVE, COCOA, FL 32922)
7:00 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:45 AM: LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP CLOSES
8:00 AM: 5K RACE START!
*AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE
AWARDS:
*
TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
*
TOP MASTERS M & F (40+)
*
TOP 3 M & F IN EACH AGE GROUP: 13 & UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-
79, 80+
FEES:
THROUGH 10/10/25:
ADULT: $35
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $25
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $40
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $30
Races
-
Individual 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
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