Beats for a Cure

  • Date Sat 30th August 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Cleveland, Ohio
  • Price $13.72 - $54.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring day filled with music, community, and purpose at the Beats for a Cure event on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting fundraising event will feature a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile run/walk, both kicking off at 8:30 AM, with registration opening at 7 AM. Participants can choose to run or walk while raising funds to support critical childhood cancer research at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, there’s a place for everyone. With age divisions ranging from 13 and under to 80+, this event is perfect for families and friends to come together for a great cause. Plus, you'll have the chance to earn awards for top finishers and fundraisers! All registered participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and all-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Join us to make a difference and help us battle cancer through the power of music!

Organiser's Description

BROUGHT TO YOU BY BEATS FOR A CURE:

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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.

Funds raised 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 individual and top team that raises the most funds. 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.



TIMES:

REGISTRATION: 7AM

RACE START: 5K 8:30AM 1M 8:30AM

AWARDS: 9:30AM



RACE DIVISIONS:

13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+



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 Thursday, July 31



Mail to:

Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113



FEES:

Pre-Registration:

* $45 (over 18)
* $35 (18 and under)



Race Day Registration:

* $50 (over 18)
* $40 (18 and under)

Virtual Run: $50

Spectator: $12.

All tickets include access to the Zoo following the event



AWARDS:

TOP 3 OVERALL MALE 5K

TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE 5K

TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY 5K

TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER

TOP TEAM FUNDRAISER



WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:

* An inaugural commemorative race t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered through July 15 - sizes subject to availability after July 15)
* Finisher Medal
* Finisher Snack
* 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 7.

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 APRIL 12. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WEAR YOUR SHIRT AND TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK.



VENDORS:

If youre interested in being a vendor at the event, please contact Beats for a Cure at [email protected]



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 [email protected]

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • Spectator

    Incl. $1.72 Fee

    Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $13.72

  • Virtual Run

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $54.00

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Location

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109, OH, United States

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