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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 10, 2026 | 200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 10, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($35).
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Individual 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
825 Forrest Ave, 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.
Aggregated from official results for Paint the Town Purple 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 15:52 or better, the top quarter in 19:00, and half the field in 25:22; the last tenth came in after 37:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 20:41 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 18:39 | 15:38 |
| 40-49 | 21:24 | 17:49 |
| 50-59 | 19:16 | 23:01 |
| 60-69 | 22:49 | 17:14 |
| 70+ | n/a | 20:48 |
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.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 65°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 Paint the Town Purple 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
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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