Information
| 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.
This race is part of the Upstate Race Series. Run the series and earn more than a finish:
Series Finisher: finish 5 races in any one series (Trail, Ultra, Road, Brew, Youth or Giving) to earn that series' Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.
Upstate 250 Club: log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.
The Anchor Award: the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.
Any questions? Contact us today!
Race Location
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center Complex
3027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
BALL FIELDS
Anderson, SC 29625 US
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