Beats for a Cure
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $13.72 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Beats for a Cure event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the stunning Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland, Cuyahoga. This exciting day combines the joy of music with a meaningful mission to combat childhood cancer and other types of cancers, including breast and prostate cancer. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk, both kicking off at 8:30 AM. The 5K will be chip-timed, making it perfect for runners looking to set a personal record while supporting a great cause.
Bring your friends and family to join in the fun and fundraising! Registration opens at 7 AM, and all participants will receive a race t-shirt, a participant medal for the first 400 registrants, and all-day admission to the zoo. Plus, you'll have the chance to win raffle prizes and awards for top finishers in various age categories. Whether you're running in person or opting for the virtual run option, you can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Don't miss this opportunity to run through the enchanting Asian Lantern Festival and help support children in need—register today and be part of this uplifting event!
Bring your friends and family to join in the fun and fundraising! Registration opens at 7 AM, and all participants will receive a race t-shirt, a participant medal for the first 400 registrants, and all-day admission to the zoo. Plus, you'll have the chance to win raffle prizes and awards for top finishers in various age categories. Whether you're running in person or opting for the virtual run option, you can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Don't miss this opportunity to run through the enchanting Asian Lantern Festival and help support children in need—register today and be part of this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
BROUGHT TO YOU BY BEATS FOR A CURE:_ _
Beats for a Cure is a non-profit organization that uses music to raise funds to fight various types of cancers. The initial goal was to aid breast cancer research and support, but has grown to assist not only breast cancer, but prostate, multiple myeloma, and for this event, childhood cancer.
Get a chance to run through the Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and raise funds that will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital. With your support we can help find a cure. Beats for a Cure: Battling Cancer Through Music. _https://www.beatsforacure.org/ _
When you register you are given the option to become of a fundraiser or create/join a fundraising team. We will be giving a prize to the top fundraiser. Those funds raised are TAX DEDUCIBLE and go towards University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital for childhood cancer. You can have friends, family, and businesses sponsor your run/walk by donating to your page.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
REGISTRATION: 7AM
RACE START: 5K 8:30AM 1M 8:30AM
AWARDS: APPROX. 9:30AM
RACE DIVISIONS:
13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
DISTANCES:
5K RUN/WALK
1M RUN/WALK
TIMING:
5K CHIP TIMING
1M UNTIMED
REGISTRATION:
Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 7am across from the Ticket Plaza inside the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109)
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events." Must be received by Monday, August 10th
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
FEES:
Pre-Registration 5K: (Before August 29th):
* $40 (over 18)
* $30 (18 and under)
Race Day Registration 5K:
* $45 (over 18)
* $35 (18 and under)
Pre-Registration 1M Walk: (Before August 29th):
* $30 (over 18)
* $20 (18 and under)
Race Day Registration 1M Walk:
* $35 (over 18)
* $25 (18 and under)
Virtual Run: $50
Spectator: $12.
All tickets include access to the Zoo following the event
Family Registration: $5 off per participant (4-10 members)
AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE 5K
TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE 5K
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY 5K
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* Race t-shirt (Guaranteed before August 7th; sizes subject to availability after August 7th)
* Participant Medal (guaranteed to first 400 registrants!)
* Finisher Snack
* Give-a-ways
* All-day admission to the zoo
* Raffle prizes
VIRTUAL RUN:
WANT TO PARTICIPATE FROM OUT OF TOWN? YOU STILL CAN! COMPLETE THE 5K RACE OR 1 MILE WALK ON YOUR OWN. RUN OR WALK, OUTDOORS OR ON A TREADMILL YOU CHOOSE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT YOUR 5K RESULTS, THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TIMES IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6.
VIRTUAL EVENT PARTICIPANTS CAN LIVE ANYWHERE! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN YOU.
YOU WILL BE MAILED YOUR SHIRT PRIOR TO RACE WEEK IF REGISTERED BY JUNE 30, 2026. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WEAR YOUR SHIRT AND TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER JUNE 30, 2026 YOUR SHIRT WILL BE MAILED OUT AFTER THE RACE.
VENDORS:
If youre interested in being a vendor at the event, please contact Beats for a Cure at info@beatsforacure.org
REFUND POLICY:
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once weve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next years race or any other race.
MORE INFO:
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email us at roadracing@hermescleveland.com
Beats for a Cure is a non-profit organization that uses music to raise funds to fight various types of cancers. The initial goal was to aid breast cancer research and support, but has grown to assist not only breast cancer, but prostate, multiple myeloma, and for this event, childhood cancer.
Get a chance to run through the Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and raise funds that will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital. With your support we can help find a cure. Beats for a Cure: Battling Cancer Through Music. _https://www.beatsforacure.org/ _
When you register you are given the option to become of a fundraiser or create/join a fundraising team. We will be giving a prize to the top fundraiser. Those funds raised are TAX DEDUCIBLE and go towards University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital for childhood cancer. You can have friends, family, and businesses sponsor your run/walk by donating to your page.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
REGISTRATION: 7AM
RACE START: 5K 8:30AM 1M 8:30AM
AWARDS: APPROX. 9:30AM
RACE DIVISIONS:
13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
DISTANCES:
5K RUN/WALK
1M RUN/WALK
TIMING:
5K CHIP TIMING
1M UNTIMED
REGISTRATION:
Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 7am across from the Ticket Plaza inside the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109)
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events." Must be received by Monday, August 10th
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
FEES:
Pre-Registration 5K: (Before August 29th):
* $40 (over 18)
* $30 (18 and under)
Race Day Registration 5K:
* $45 (over 18)
* $35 (18 and under)
Pre-Registration 1M Walk: (Before August 29th):
* $30 (over 18)
* $20 (18 and under)
Race Day Registration 1M Walk:
* $35 (over 18)
* $25 (18 and under)
Virtual Run: $50
Spectator: $12.
All tickets include access to the Zoo following the event
Family Registration: $5 off per participant (4-10 members)
AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE 5K
TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE 5K
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY 5K
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* Race t-shirt (Guaranteed before August 7th; sizes subject to availability after August 7th)
* Participant Medal (guaranteed to first 400 registrants!)
* Finisher Snack
* Give-a-ways
* All-day admission to the zoo
* Raffle prizes
VIRTUAL RUN:
WANT TO PARTICIPATE FROM OUT OF TOWN? YOU STILL CAN! COMPLETE THE 5K RACE OR 1 MILE WALK ON YOUR OWN. RUN OR WALK, OUTDOORS OR ON A TREADMILL YOU CHOOSE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT YOUR 5K RESULTS, THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TIMES IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6.
VIRTUAL EVENT PARTICIPANTS CAN LIVE ANYWHERE! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN YOU.
YOU WILL BE MAILED YOUR SHIRT PRIOR TO RACE WEEK IF REGISTERED BY JUNE 30, 2026. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WEAR YOUR SHIRT AND TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER JUNE 30, 2026 YOUR SHIRT WILL BE MAILED OUT AFTER THE RACE.
VENDORS:
If youre interested in being a vendor at the event, please contact Beats for a Cure at info@beatsforacure.org
REFUND POLICY:
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once weve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next years race or any other race.
MORE INFO:
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email us at roadracing@hermescleveland.com
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