Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day of fun and philanthropy at the Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting event invites participants to join in person or virtually to support The Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation's Helping Hands Initiative. With distances including a spirited 5K Run/Walk and a family-friendly 1-Mile Walk, there’s something for everyone. Children can also partake in the Hero 50-Yard Dash, making it a perfect day out for families.
Not only will you enjoy a wonderful day at the zoo, but your participation will help provide essential equipment for young patients that insurance often doesn’t cover, such as safe car seats and adaptive gear. With registration fees starting as low as $20 for a virtual option, you can make a real difference while having fun! Join us in celebrating the resilience and progress of our amazing young heroes, and let’s make this event a memorable one for all. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something truly special!
Not only will you enjoy a wonderful day at the zoo, but your participation will help provide essential equipment for young patients that insurance often doesn’t cover, such as safe car seats and adaptive gear. With registration fees starting as low as $20 for a virtual option, you can make a real difference while having fun! Join us in celebrating the resilience and progress of our amazing young heroes, and let’s make this event a memorable one for all. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something truly special!
Organiser's Description
Join us on August 23, 2025 (in person or virtually) as we raise funds for The Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation Helping Hands Initiative to provide necessary equipment that is not covered by insurance, such as but not limited to: safe standard car seats, electrical lines for ventilators, helmets and various adaptive equipment.
SPONSOR A HERO
Donate to give our patients at The Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation a chance to participate on race day in the Kids Fun Dash or 1 Mile Walk with their caregiver!
So many of our patients would love the chance to come out to the Zoo and show off all the amazing progress they are making in their therapy sessions and enjoy a day at the Zoo after the events!
Three options to choose:
* $25 - Kids Fun Dash - patient and caregiver included in this price
* $30 - 1 -Mile Walk - patient and caregiver included in this price
* $20 - Virtual Option - this category is designed specifically for our patients that cannot leave the hospital to attend the race in person! These patients - will be provided with the chance to participate in a special event at the hospital the day before the race!
https://rrhero25.givesmart.com/
START TIMES
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 am - Hero 50 yard dash for kids
8:30 a.m.- Sidekick 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile walk
REGISTRATION FEES
Race Admission includes access to the Zoo for the entire day!
Dri-Fit Race Tech shirt - available for purchase
HERO 50-YARD DASH/ROLL - 2-10 yrs, 2-18 yrs with assistive devices - $15
5K RUN/WALK -
$25 before April 1st
$30 before June 1st
$35 through race day
1 MILE WALK - $20
FAMILY - $75 - includes 2 adults and 2 children (to receive discount, register 2 adults and 2 children in the same transaction and select "multiperson pricing" before continuing to the next page)
SPECTATORS - $10
IF A CHILD IS PARTICIPATING IN THE 50-YARD KIDS FUN DASH AN ADULT NEEDS TO BE PRESENT WITH THEM AND PURCHASE A SPECTATOR TICKET.
Children under the age of 2 are free
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
_All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, August 21._
AWARDS (5K Only)
Top 3 male and 3 female overall as well as the top three male and female in the following age categories:
15 & Under, 16-22, 23-30, 31-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
Top CCCHR employee
Best Costume - 1 child and 1 adult
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
SPONSOR A HERO
Donate to give our patients at The Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation a chance to participate on race day in the Kids Fun Dash or 1 Mile Walk with their caregiver!
So many of our patients would love the chance to come out to the Zoo and show off all the amazing progress they are making in their therapy sessions and enjoy a day at the Zoo after the events!
Three options to choose:
* $25 - Kids Fun Dash - patient and caregiver included in this price
* $30 - 1 -Mile Walk - patient and caregiver included in this price
* $20 - Virtual Option - this category is designed specifically for our patients that cannot leave the hospital to attend the race in person! These patients - will be provided with the chance to participate in a special event at the hospital the day before the race!
https://rrhero25.givesmart.com/
START TIMES
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 am - Hero 50 yard dash for kids
8:30 a.m.- Sidekick 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile walk
REGISTRATION FEES
Race Admission includes access to the Zoo for the entire day!
Dri-Fit Race Tech shirt - available for purchase
HERO 50-YARD DASH/ROLL - 2-10 yrs, 2-18 yrs with assistive devices - $15
5K RUN/WALK -
$25 before April 1st
$30 before June 1st
$35 through race day
1 MILE WALK - $20
FAMILY - $75 - includes 2 adults and 2 children (to receive discount, register 2 adults and 2 children in the same transaction and select "multiperson pricing" before continuing to the next page)
SPECTATORS - $10
IF A CHILD IS PARTICIPATING IN THE 50-YARD KIDS FUN DASH AN ADULT NEEDS TO BE PRESENT WITH THEM AND PURCHASE A SPECTATOR TICKET.
Children under the age of 2 are free
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
_All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, August 21._
AWARDS (5K Only)
Top 3 male and 3 female overall as well as the top three male and female in the following age categories:
15 & Under, 16-22, 23-30, 31-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
Top CCCHR employee
Best Costume - 1 child and 1 adult
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
Races
-
Hero 50 Yard Dash for Kids
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$16.90
For 2-10 year olds and 2-18 year old with assistive devices -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
-
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
-
Virtual Hero Dash
Incl. $1.72 Fee
$13.72
-
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
-
Spectator
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
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