Beats for a Cure
- Date Sat 30th August 2025 - Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $13.72 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Beats for a Cure" event, taking place from Saturday, August 30th to Sunday, September 7th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga. This unique fundraiser combines the power of music with the spirit of community to support crucial cancer research, particularly for childhood cancer, as well as breast, prostate, and multiple myeloma cancers.
Participants can take part in a 5K run/walk starting at 8:30 AM or a 1-mile run/walk at 8:45 AM, both held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio). With registration beginning at 7 AM, you can secure your spot to help make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends. All registered participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and access to the zoo for the day! Whether you're running in-person or participating virtually, your contribution will help fund vital research at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital. Don’t miss out on this chance to combine fitness, fun, and philanthropy for a worthy cause!
Participants can take part in a 5K run/walk starting at 8:30 AM or a 1-mile run/walk at 8:45 AM, both held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio). With registration beginning at 7 AM, you can secure your spot to help make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends. All registered participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and access to the zoo for the day! Whether you're running in-person or participating virtually, your contribution will help fund vital research at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital. Don’t miss out on this chance to combine fitness, fun, and philanthropy for a worthy cause!
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/ _
TIMES:
REGISTRATION: 7AM
RACE START: 5K 8:30AM 1M 8:45AM
AWARDS: 10AM
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
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* An inaugural commemorative race t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered through July 31 - sizes subject to availability after July 31)
* 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.
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]
_ _
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/ _
TIMES:
REGISTRATION: 7AM
RACE START: 5K 8:30AM 1M 8:45AM
AWARDS: 10AM
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
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
* An inaugural commemorative race t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered through July 31 - sizes subject to availability after July 31)
* 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.
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
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOON -
Spectator
Incl. $1.72 Fee
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$13.72
OPENS SOON -
Virtual Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
OPENS SOON
Beats for a Cure