Paint the Town Purple 5K
Paint the Town Purple 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Cocoa, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- 825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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:
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Race T-Shirt (shirts guaranteed sizes until 9/20, then as available)
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Finisher medal (first 200 registrants)
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Post race refreshments
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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: Matthew’s 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:
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Top 3 Overall M & F
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Top Masters M & F (40+)
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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
Events
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
84°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Titusville 7 E, 17 mi from the venue.
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.
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cocoa than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Paint the Town Purple 5K
Oct 10, 2026