Cocoa Classic 5K
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Cocoa Classic 5K
The Cocoa Classic is a fifth annual 5K running event held at Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The course is a USATF certified loop and can be used as a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. The event pairs timed race services with community-focused giving: chip timing is provided by ChronoTrack, finishers receive a Cocoa Classic YETI cup and hot cocoa, and winners receive Road Runner Sports gift cards. Early bib pickup is available.
The event began as a local Eagle Scout project to provide new shoes to children at a nearby food bank and has since provided new athletic shoes to more than 1,600 children through a partnership with Shoes That Fit. The race proceeds now also support mental health work aimed at reaching teens and young adults before a crisis, while continuing the shoe donation partnership.
Registration opens September 18, 2026. Fees vary by date: $45 on or before January 12, $50 from January 13 through February 12, and $55 on race day. Walkers and strollers are permitted. The event location is Mount Vernon School, 510 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30327. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
