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Paint the Town Purple 5K
Paint the Town Purple 5K is a 5K event held in Cocoa, Florida. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Cocoa, FL
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Cocoa, Florida
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Paint the Town Purple 5K
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 …
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Paint the Town Purple 5K: common questions
- When is the Paint the Town Purple 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Paint the Town Purple 5K held?
- In Cocoa, Florida.
- What distances does the Paint the Town Purple 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Paint the Town Purple 5K?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Paint the Town Purple 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Paint the Town Purple 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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