Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Location Dayton, Ohio
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at "Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!," an annual 5K event dedicated to brain tumor research, taking place on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in Dayton, Montgomery. This uplifting event invites participants of all ages to walk or run the 5K course, with a refreshing drink station along the way to keep everyone energized.
In memory of Tim Beach, who bravely battled glioblastoma multiforme, this event not only honors his passion for running but also supports vital research initiatives aimed at conquering brain cancer. Over the past eleven years, "Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!" has successfully raised $661,000 for innovative research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, led by Dr. David Reardon. Bring your family, friends, and furry companions for a day filled with hope, community spirit, and the shared goal of finding a cure. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!
In memory of Tim Beach, who bravely battled glioblastoma multiforme, this event not only honors his passion for running but also supports vital research initiatives aimed at conquering brain cancer. Over the past eleven years, "Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!" has successfully raised $661,000 for innovative research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, led by Dr. David Reardon. Bring your family, friends, and furry companions for a day filled with hope, community spirit, and the shared goal of finding a cure. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
ANNUAL 5K FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH
HELP US CONQUER BRAIN CANCER ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026
DETAILS: YOU ARE WELCOME TO WALK OR RUN THE 5K! THERE WILL BE A DRINK STATION ON THE 5K COURSE.
HOPEITS A BEACH THING IS A 5K WALK/RUN HELD IN MEMORY OF TIM BEACH, WHO PASSED AWAY FROM A GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORM BRAIN TUMOR IN 2012, AT AGE 53. AFTER HIS INITIAL SURGERY, TIM WAS GIVEN THREE TO SIX MONTHS TO LIVE, POSSIBLY A YEAR WITH TREATMENT. THROUGH CLINICAL TRIALS AND WITH THE HELP OF KNOWLEDGEABLE PHYSICIANS, TIM OUTLIVED HIS PROGNOSIS, SURVIVING 21 MONTHS. MOST OF THESE MONTHS, HE LIVED WITH A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE, ENJOYING MAJOR LIFE EVENTS LIKE HIS DAUGHTERS ENGAGEMENT, SONS WEDDING, AND WHEN HIS FUTURE SON-IN-LAW ASKED FOR TIMS BLESSING ON A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL.
HOPEITS A BEACH THING WAS INSPIRED BY TIMS PASSION FOR RUNNING AND HIS LOVE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. OVER THE PAST ELEVEN YEARS, THE EVENT HAS RAISED $661,000 IN NET PROFIT FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH, LED BY DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE'S DR. DAVID REARDON. TIMS FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOPE THAT THROUGH BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH, WE WILL FIND A CURE.
WHO: ALL ARE WELCOME! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! BRING YOUR PETS & KIDS- YOU'LL SEE PLENTY OF STROLLERS AND PUPS JOINING IN THE 5K FUN!
HELP US CONQUER BRAIN CANCER ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026
DETAILS: YOU ARE WELCOME TO WALK OR RUN THE 5K! THERE WILL BE A DRINK STATION ON THE 5K COURSE.
HOPEITS A BEACH THING IS A 5K WALK/RUN HELD IN MEMORY OF TIM BEACH, WHO PASSED AWAY FROM A GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORM BRAIN TUMOR IN 2012, AT AGE 53. AFTER HIS INITIAL SURGERY, TIM WAS GIVEN THREE TO SIX MONTHS TO LIVE, POSSIBLY A YEAR WITH TREATMENT. THROUGH CLINICAL TRIALS AND WITH THE HELP OF KNOWLEDGEABLE PHYSICIANS, TIM OUTLIVED HIS PROGNOSIS, SURVIVING 21 MONTHS. MOST OF THESE MONTHS, HE LIVED WITH A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE, ENJOYING MAJOR LIFE EVENTS LIKE HIS DAUGHTERS ENGAGEMENT, SONS WEDDING, AND WHEN HIS FUTURE SON-IN-LAW ASKED FOR TIMS BLESSING ON A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL.
HOPEITS A BEACH THING WAS INSPIRED BY TIMS PASSION FOR RUNNING AND HIS LOVE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. OVER THE PAST ELEVEN YEARS, THE EVENT HAS RAISED $661,000 IN NET PROFIT FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH, LED BY DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE'S DR. DAVID REARDON. TIMS FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOPE THAT THROUGH BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH, WE WILL FIND A CURE.
WHO: ALL ARE WELCOME! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! BRING YOUR PETS & KIDS- YOU'LL SEE PLENTY OF STROLLERS AND PUPS JOINING IN THE 5K FUN!
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Unversity of Dayton Campus, Humanities Plaza, Dayton, 45469, OH, United States
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