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 10th, 2026, in Cocoa, Brevard! This vibrant event invites the community to come together and support Matthew's Hope, an organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of homeless individuals and families through essential services and skill development.
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring a scenic 5K race that starts at 8:00 AM at Matthew's Hope, located at 825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL. Participants can enjoy a race t-shirt (sizes guaranteed until September 20th), a finisher medal for the first 200 registrants, and post-race refreshments. Don’t miss the awards presentation celebrating the top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age group champions. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 9th, at Running Zone in Melbourne. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere while making a positive impact in our community. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring a scenic 5K race that starts at 8:00 AM at Matthew's Hope, located at 825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL. Participants can enjoy a race t-shirt (sizes guaranteed until September 20th), a finisher medal for the first 200 registrants, and post-race refreshments. Don’t miss the awards presentation celebrating the top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age group champions. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 9th, at Running Zone in Melbourne. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere while making a positive impact in our community. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
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 (FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS)
*
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 (FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS)
*
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
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Individual 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.50
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