Cocoa Cup 5K
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Event details
The Twelfth Annual Cocoa Cup 5K takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Brown Family Park at Nexton in Summerville, SC. The event is presented by Fleet Feet Charleston and includes two distances:
- 5K
- 1-mile kids run (open to ages 12 and under)
The 5K field includes an entry fee of $40; the kids run is free. Registration is mandatory for the kids run. The 5K participants receive a commemorative hoodie and a free cup of hot cocoa, plus additional participant items. Race activities include a holiday costume contest and a photo booth with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Logistics and proceeds
The event is held rain or shine and refunds are not issued. Strollers are welcome and pets are not permitted. Packet pickup is available on the days before the race at Fleet Feet Mt Pleasant (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd) and Fleet Feet Summerville (117 E Richardson Ave), and on race day at the race site under the Fleet Feet tents. Proceeds from the race benefit East Cooper Community Outreach, the Lowcountry Food Bank, and The Navigation Center. Sponsors and past donations are listed by the organizer; cumulative donations to local charities exceed $200,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.