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Paint the Town Purple 5K

Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Cocoa, FL
825 Forrest Ave, 32922
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run the Paint the Town Purple 5K to support Matthew's Hope and their mission to assist the homeless community in Cocoa, FL.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join Matthew's Hope for the 2nd Annual Paint the Town Purple 5K in Cocoa, Florida. This event supports their vital mission to foster the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of homeless men, women, and children in the community. Participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. Enjoy post-race refreshments and celebrate achievements during the awards presentation for overall, masters, and age group winners. It's a meaningful way to run for a cause.

What to expect

  • Receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal.
  • Enjoy post-race refreshments.
  • Celebrate achievements with awards for overall, masters, and age group winners.

Standout details

  • Finisher medal for all participants
  • Race T-shirt included
  • Post-race refreshments
  • Awards for top age group finishers

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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:

Race T-Shirt (shirts guaranteed sizes until 9/20, then as available)

Finisher medal

Post race refreshments

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:

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 10/9/25:

Adult: $35

Child (17 & under): $25

Race Day:

Adult: $40

Child (17 & under): $30

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