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Join us for a fun-filled Cocoa 5K to benefit New Foundations Home for Children!
We welcome and encourage all participants. Whether your goal is to race for first place or to enjoy time with friends or family, we would love to have you join in to support the children and families of New Foundations!
| Date | Saturday, February 6, 2027 |
| Location | Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center (ball fields) |
| Address | 3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625 |
| Packet Pickup | Race day, starting at 8:15 AM. |
| Weather | Rain or shine; may be canceled in the event of severe weather |
| Parking | Parking is available at Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center (ball fields) (3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can. |
| 8:15 AM | Check-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start |
| 8:45 AM | Pre-race announcements and course briefing |
| 9:00 AM | New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K starts |
| 9:55 AM | Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) |
| 10:15 AM | Course closes |
Times are based on the start times above.
The course is a timed event covering mostly paved paths throughout the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center complex.
This event is rain or shine but may be canceled in the event of severe weather.
Awards are by gun time.
- Top 3 overall male & female
Based in Anderson, New Foundations was founded in 1974 and serves foster and at-risk children and families throughout South Carolina. New Foundations offers in-home family preservation services, foster home services, and residential services, all to help children and families heal from trauma and other mental health challenges.
New Foundations is a nationally accredited, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to securing the future for children and families, whatever it takes!
This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
Contact Us
Anderson Sports & Ent. Center
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center Complex
3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
BALL FIELDS
Anderson, SC 29625 US
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