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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frightful Fairway 5k | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
| Frightful Fairway 5k Family Team of 2 | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $50$55 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Frightful Fairway 5k Virtual RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $36$40 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 21, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 39:27, about 12:42 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:12 and men in 34:50.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the Frightful Fairway 5k starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Run 4 a Cause) for FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:45 or better, the top quarter in 29:42, and half the field in 37:26; the last tenth came in after 55:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:41 | 23:10 |
| 20-29 | 28:41 | 21:17 |
| 30-39 | 28:23 | 24:23 |
| 40-49 | 27:28 | 28:50 |
| 50-59 | 31:32 | 23:10 |
| 60-69 | 26:25 | 27:52 |
| 70+ | 49:22 | 34:19 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 307 to 298 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:57 to 37:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 298 (-10%) | 37:26 | under 25:45 | 18:23 |
| 2024 | 331 (+43%) | 37:22 | under 25:09 | 16:12 |
| 2023 | 232 (+3%) | 39:04 | under 25:08 | 18:38 |
| 2022 | 225 (-27%) | 39:30 | under 26:51 | 20:17 |
| 2021 | 307 | 38:57 | under 25:46 | 18:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Florida trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:42, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
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.
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 85°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.
What the organizers of FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup & Late Registration. Thursday, October 22nd - 9am - 7pm at the Cocoa Beach Recreation Center located on 321 Ramp Road. Friday, October 23rd- 9am - 5pm at the Cocoa Beach Country Club located on 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Packet…
Shirt and medal
Race Medals for ALL participants. Special Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Masters OVERALL in both male and female divisions. Light refreshments/breakfast will be served following the race.
Shirt and medal
T-Shirts to all runners. Frightful Fairway 5k Shirts are NOT gender specific. Non-participants can buy t-shirts for $15. (size of shirts not guaranteed to runners who register race day).
Awards
Family Teams consisting of 2 participants.
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New Name New Course! Frightful Fairway 5k known as Fall Into Winter 5k
This is a unique golf course race with beautiful views of the river along the 3.1 miles. All participants will receive a race medal, T-shirt and post race refreshments. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Frightful Fairway 5k has a virtual option. Run anywhere and report your time and your bag will be mailed to you once the race is completed.