2026 GOCA Teal Trot 5K Walk/Run

POSTPONED!

The Cocoa Classic 5k Race scheduled for February 14, 2026 has been postponed. Unfortunately, significant construction along the race route will continue through June 2026 preventing us from holding the event as scheduled.

We will refund all race registration and donations to the original form of payment and will send an update once a new date for the race is determined later this year.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Thank you for your support!

The Cocoa Classic Team

Join us at 9am on February 14, 2026 at The Mount Vernon School in Sandy Spring, GA to run the fourth annual Cocoa Classic 5K!

A fun, fast, USATF certified loop course which can be used as a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race.

Top finishers will receive prizes.

The event is raising money for children in Sandy Springs who are from economically challenged families and in need of new athletic shoes. We are partnering with www.shoesthatfit.com, a 501(C)(3) non-profit charity organization that donates new athletic shoes to elementary school-age children in need throughout the United States. Please consider donating to help purchase shoes by visiting the race website at www.runcocoaclassic.com.

Blackburn Park

3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Brookhaven, GA 30319

7:00 am - Packet Pick-Up and In-Person registration

8:00 am - Fun Run Start

8:30 am - 5K

9:15 am - Awards

The thirteenth annual glow run will soon become a great family tradition. All proceeds will be used to support the Brookhaven Police Department's "Shop with a Badge" Christmas Program. The Shop with a Badge or similarly named programs are held in numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. All funds raised through race registration fees, donations, and corporate sponsorships will be divided up equally among our city's underprivileged children. The children will be escorted by participating police officers, sheriff's deputies, troopers, and other first responders to pick out much-needed items and maybe a toy or two. Your participation is deeply appreciated and will bring a smile to a child's face as they are able to experience the joy of opening gifts on Christmas morning. Register by August 11, 2026 to be guaranteed your shirt size of choice.

Can't make it on race day? We have two additional options Virtual Runner (running your own race at your location of choice) and Just the Shirt (not running, but supporting). Virtual runners do not have to submit a time or screenshot of the course. We want you to get out and move your body for a distance that is comfortable for you.

*** Since all proceeds are going directly to the charity, no refunds are available. If you think there is a chance you cannot attend the race, we highly recommend purchasing the registration insurance during registration. ***

Join us for Cobb County's 5th Annual First Responder 5k! Walk, jog, or run- in person, or virtual. This event is for all fitness levels and we have some GREAT prizes!

This family-friendly event will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters! Sign-up today and Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You!

New this year - Registration price includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Must register by 7/3/26 to guarantee a t-shirt!

This event is a qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!

Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the following age divisions: Overall Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Top Fundraiser Prizes!

1. On the left side of the race website select the arrow next to "Donate", then select "Become a Fundraiser", fill out the form and easily create a fundraising page for yourself and/or your team.

2. Share your page with friends

3. The top 3 fundraisers will win!

Prizes!!! The top 3 fundraisers will be able to choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour and "Day in the Life of a First Responder*" agencies to choose from include: Cobb Police , Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire. Details of "Day in the Life" will be determined by each agency.

One year's winner was featured on Fox5, see video link below

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-woman-firefighter-for-a-day-kidney-donation

EVENT DETAILS:

• Opening ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp. We will have a special honor guard presentation and a performance from the Heavy Hitter Band, that will lead runners and walkers to the start line.

• Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m., or immediately following the opening ceremony and walk over.

• Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:15 a.m.

• Awards will be given to top 3 fundraisers.

• Please keep in mind the course is hilly.

• Water stations will be available before and after the race.

• On-site activities will include: First responder vehicles and displays, Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, family lawn games, and water fountain/spray ground.

• SELF PARKING at The Battery: On non-event days parking in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple Decks are free for the first 2 hours. See map below for parking locations.

PACKET PICKUP:

• PRIOR TO RACE DAY: In person packet pickup will be held Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008

• DAY OF RACE: packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS:

All virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race. Times for the virtual race can be uploaded on the results page from race day (August 22nd) until the following Sunday (August 30th) at 11:59PM. An email with instructions to upload times will be sent out on August 22nd for all virtual participants.