Sat, Jan 2, 2027

Game On! Run for Responders 5K

Cocoa, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Aug 26, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Game On! Run for Responders 5K

This is an evening race through the streets of Cocoa, with first responders lining the course the whole way. Law enforcement and other responders are stationed out there not just for safety but as part of the event itself, which gives the night a different feel than a typical weekend road race. The beneficiary is a nonprofit focused on mental health support for first responders and their families.

Packet pickup the day before is at a local brewery on King Street, with a second window at Riverfront Park on race day itself. Both are in Cocoa, so neither requires much travel if you are already in the area. Registration is online only, so have that done before you show up to collect your bib.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

459finishers

18:15winner

34:17median

1:00:12cutoff

Top 3: Logan Saunders (18:15) · Matt Lovett (18:26) · Amanda Krzyzanowski (18:32)

The Game On! Run for Responders 5K has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles1/2/2027 18:00$30

3.1 Miles1/2/2027 18:00$20

3.1 Miles1/2/2027 18:00$45

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Common Questions About the Game On! Run for Responders 5K

Will I finish last at the Game On! Run for Responders 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Game On! Run for Responders 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 459 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Game On! Run for Responders 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:15 while the median finisher took 34:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.