Paint the Town Purple 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- 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 2nd Annual Paint the Town Purple 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in beautiful Cocoa, Brevard! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a chance to support a meaningful cause. Join us as we run to empower the homeless men, women, and children in our community through Matthew's Hope. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and purpose, while enjoying race amenities that include a stylish race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Matthews Hope, located at 825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922. Early registration and packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 9th, at Running Zone in Melbourne. Awards will be presented to the top overall finishers and in various age categories, ensuring that everyone has the chance to shine. Adult registration fees are $35 until October 9, increasing to $40 on race day, while youth participants (17 and under) can join for just $25. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Matthews Hope, located at 825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922. Early registration and packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 9th, at Running Zone in Melbourne. Awards will be presented to the top overall finishers and in various age categories, ensuring that everyone has the chance to shine. Adult registration fees are $35 until October 9, increasing to $40 on race day, while youth participants (17 and under) can join for just $25. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness
Organiser's Description
JOIN MATTHEW'S HOPE FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL 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 9/20, THEN AS AVAILABLE)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
*
AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH: AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) 10AM - 6:30PM
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: 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 10/9/25:
ADULT: $35
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $25
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $40
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $30
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 9/20, THEN AS AVAILABLE)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
*
AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR AGE GROUP WINNERS
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH: AT RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935) 10AM - 6:30PM
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: 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 10/9/25:
ADULT: $35
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $25
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $40
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $30
Races
-
Individual 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
OPENS 01 MAR
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