# Paint the Town Purple 5K

- **When:** Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 825 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-188067-paint-the-town-purple-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Cocoa/PaintTheTownPurple5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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 (first 200 registrants)

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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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-188067-paint-the-town-purple-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188067-paint-the-town-purple-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).