13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run | Kids | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | Free | 325 |
| 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Run | 5K | Dec 19, 20269:30 AM | $45 | 2,065 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Run: Free until Dec 18.
- 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Run: $45 until Dec 18.
Online registration closes Dec 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Summerville runs 37:16, about 12:00 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:30 and men in 32:27.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Kids Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Brown Family Park at Nexton, Summerville, SC 29486
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (TimingInc.com) for 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:40 or better, the top quarter in 29:24, and half the field in 37:16; the last tenth came in after 58:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:03 | 18:08 |
| 20-29 | 22:06 | 17:51 |
| 30-39 | 22:34 | 17:35 |
| 40-49 | 20:48 | 19:39 |
| 50-59 | 24:09 | 21:01 |
| 60-69 | 29:36 | 23:04 |
| 70+ | 38:07 | 33:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,662 to 1,639 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:12 to 37:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,639 (+1%) | 37:16 | under 24:40 | 16:23 |
| 2024 | 1,625 (-1%) | 37:51 | under 24:50 | 15:50 |
| 2023 | 1,643 (-6%) | 38:11 | under 24:37 | 16:03 |
| 2022 | 1,751 (+5%) | 36:56 | under 24:56 | 16:24 |
| 2021 | 1,662 | 39:12 | under 25:46 | 16:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:24, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Brown Family Park at Nexton, Summerville, SC 29486Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- Hooded Sweatshirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 16, 2023), 2022 (Dec 17, 2022), 2021 (Dec 18, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,639 runners finished the 12th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Run; the median finish was 37:16 and the winner ran 16:23.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:24, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Brown Family Park at Nexton, Summerville, SC 29486.
From the organizers
Registration Opens 9/15/26
Join us in welcoming
Hoover Automotive Group of Summerville
as our new presenting sponsor!
Run. Celebrate. Sip.
Join us for the Cocoa Cup 5K in beautiful Summerville, SC—a festive race where the miles are fun and the finish line is extra sweet!
Whether you’re chasing a new PR, running with friends and family, or simply here for the hot cocoa, the Cocoa Cup 5K is the perfect way to kick off the season. Enjoy a fun, festive course through Summerville, then celebrate your finish with a warm cup of cocoa and plenty of post-race cheer.
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