Paint the Town Purple 5K

Lace up your running shoes for the second annual Paint the Town Purple 5K, a meaningful event hitting the streets of Cocoa, Florida, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This 5K race offers a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for running with a powerful purpose, all while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Cocoa. Participants can anticipate typical race day conditions with highs around 86°F and lows around 70°F, along with a 15% chance of precipitation, making for a warm Florida morning run.

The Paint the Town Purple 5K is more than just a race; it's a community effort supporting Matthew's Hope, an organization dedicated to fostering the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of homeless men, women, and children in the community. The race will commence and conclude at Matthew's Hope, located at 825 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa. While specific course details on terrain and elevation are not extensively detailed, runners can expect a route through the local area, starting and finishing at the heart of the beneficiary's mission.

Runners can look forward to a memorable experience, complete with a stylish race T-shirt (guaranteed for those who register by September 20), a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement, and post-race refreshments. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, top masters male and female (40+), and the top three male and female runners in various age groups, from 13 & under to 80+. Join fellow runners and walkers in painting the town purple to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need, embracing a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.