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
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Event summary
As you cross the finish line, you'll be greeted with a finisher medal, a race t-shirt (available until September 21), and a wonderful post-race festival featuring live music, food trucks, and refreshing beverages. Plus, donβt miss the awards presentation celebrating the top runners across various age groups and categories. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and connect with your community. Early packet pick-up is available on October 10, and race day registration opens at 7:00 AM on the 11th. Sign up now and help us paint Cocoa purple for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
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:
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RACE T-SHIRT (SHIRTS GUARANTEED SIZES UNTIL 9/21, THEN AS AVAILABLE)
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FINISHER MEDAL
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POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
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POST RACE FALL FESTIVAL WITH LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND BEVERAGES
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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:
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TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
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TOP MASTERS M & F (40+)
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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
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Individual 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
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Location
825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, 32922, FL, United States
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Paint the Town Purple 5K