
From the Organizer
SECOND YEAR
Our event will have walking, 5k, 10k
The start will be at 8 am, in front of Lori Wilson Park in the city of Cocoa Beach - PAVILLION SOUTH
This event will have the participation of international athletes.
We will be giving trophies for the general category and for the age category.
Everyone will receive in the kit, a bag, t-shirt and upon arrival the medal
Course change because holiday - Martin Luther King - sand
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,341
as of 2023
Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at COCOA BEACH INTERNATIONAL 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
COCOA BEACH INTERNATIONAL 5K/10K
Jan 17, 2027