AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Cocoa Village 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Cocoa, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $49 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 12, 20266:30 PM | $45$49 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL 5K - Run Race RemotelyVirtual | 5K | Dec 12, 20266:30 PM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $49 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Sep 30, then $49 until Nov 30, then $55 until Dec 11, then $59 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
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 (Sommer Sports) for AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Cocoa Village. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Cocoa Village?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:29 or better, the top quarter in 32:43, and half the field in 42:02; the last tenth came in after 57:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:43 | 26:01 |
| 20-29 | 34:49 | 30:12 |
| 30-39 | 29:56 | 23:05 |
| 40-49 | 33:49 | 29:42 |
| 50-59 | 28:04 | 24:56 |
| 60-69 | 30:51 | 32:43 |
| 70+ | 54:47 | 39:03 |
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
Down 35 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Cocoa Village 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 336 to 217 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:38 to 42:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 217 (-59%) | 42:02 | under 26:29 | 18:27 |
| 2024 | 527 (+2%) | 39:07 | under 25:31 | 16:51 |
| 2023 | 518 (+12%) | 39:20 | under 26:33 | 17:33 |
| 2022 | 463 (+38%) | 39:11 | under 25:40 | 18:06 |
| 2021 | 336 | 36:38 | under 25:31 | 18:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:43, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 9 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 12 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024), 2023 (Dec 10, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022), 2021 (Dec 12, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is AdventHealth Santa's Twilight 5K - Cocoa Village?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $49 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 217 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 42:02 and the winner ran 18:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:43, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922.
From the organizers
Costume Contest
Enter the costume contest to win fun prizes and giveaways! The contest judging will take place before the race start. Winners will be announced after the race and must be present to win. The categories will be: Fastest Santa, Crowd Favorite, Most Electrifying, Most Creative and Best Team/Group
Awards
Super fun awards for each of the following categories:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female winners, Male & Female Master, Top 3 age group winners (5-year increments)
Packet Pick Up Date and Time:
TBD