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 for a vibrant and meaningful experience at the inaugural Paint the Town Purple 5K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Cocoa, Brevard! Join the community in supporting Matthew's Hope, which works tirelessly to enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of homeless individuals and families. Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K run that promises not just a challenge, but also a chance to make a difference.
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, don’t 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!
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, don’t 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
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
*
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: $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 9/21, THEN AS AVAILABLE)
*
FINISHER MEDAL
*
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: $35
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $25
RACE DAY:
ADULT: $40
CHILD (17 & UNDER): $30
Paint the Town Purple 5K
