Paint the Town Purple 5K
About This Event
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
7:45 AM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 AM: 5K Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
Awards:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters M & F (40+)
Top 3 M & F in each age group: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-
79, 80+
Fees:
Through 10/9/25:
Adult: $35
Child (17 & under): $25
Race Day:
Adult: $40
Child (17 & under): $30
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