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Game On! Run for Responders 5K

Game On! Run for Responders 5K is a running race on January 2, 2027 in Cocoa, FL, featuring the 5K distance, with entry fees from $15 to $25.

Date
January 2, 2027 (184 days to go)
Distance
5K
Price
$15–$25
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Please join us for the eighth annual race where the City of Cocoa comes alive Saturday evening with the Game On Run for Responders 5k Run/Walk benefiting Survive First and honoring those who are or have served our communities. Survive First is a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to assist first responders and families who need mental health support from the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and substance abuse. Cocoa and the surrounding area law enforcement and first responders will light up the route. Please come out and show your support by racing the streets of Cocoa on a course lined with First Responders. Show them the love and respect that they deserve.

Events

Run for Responders 5K Youth Registration (15 and under only)$15
Run for Responders 5K$25
Run for Responders Police/Fire Rescue Only ID Required$25

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

70°

Typical Low

51°

Chance of Rain

24%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Titusville 7 E, 16 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:15 AMSunset 5:38 PMDaylight 10h 23m

Host City

About Cocoa, FL

Population

19,330

as of 2023

City Elevation

20 ft

Nearest Airport

MLB

Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 21 mi

Major Hub

MCO

Orlando International Airport · 33 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

Your Next Start Line

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Waiting For?

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184

Days to train

Race
Game On! Run for Responders 5K
Date
January 2, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)

What is the Game On! Run for Responders 5K?+
Game On! Run for Responders 5K is a running race held in Cocoa, Florida on January 2, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Game On! Run for Responders 5K?+
Saturday, January 2, 2027 in Cocoa, Florida at Historic Cocoa Village. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Game On! Run for Responders 5K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Game On! Run for Responders 5K

Jan 2, 2027

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