Paint the Town Purple 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cocoa, Florida
- Price $33.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Paint the Town Purple 5K on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in beautiful Cocoa, Brevard! This exciting event not only promises a thrilling race but also supports a fantastic cause—helping Matthew's Hope foster the well-being of homeless men, women, and children in our community. Participants can look forward to a vibrant day filled with energy, including a race t-shirt, post-race refreshments, and a lively Fall Festival featuring live music, food trucks, and beverages to keep the good times rolling!
The 5K race will kick off at 8:00 AM, with late registration and packet pickup available on-site starting at 7:00 AM. Awards will be presented immediately after the race, recognizing the top finishers in various age categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, this is your chance to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful day with family and friends. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to run for a cause and help your community thrive!
The 5K race will kick off at 8:00 AM, with late registration and packet pickup available on-site starting at 7:00 AM. Awards will be presented immediately after the race, recognizing the top finishers in various age categories. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, this is your chance to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful day with family and friends. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to run for a cause and help your community thrive!
Organiser's Description
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)
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
*
POST RACE FALL FESTIVAL WITH LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND BEVERAGES
*
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: $30
CHILD (12 & UNDER): $20
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $35
CHILD (12 & UNDER): $25
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)
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
*
POST RACE FALL FESTIVAL WITH LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND BEVERAGES
*
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: $30
CHILD (12 & UNDER): $20
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $35
CHILD (12 & UNDER): $25
Races
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Individual 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.00
OPENS 15 AUG
Paint the Town Purple 5K
