Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
- Date Sun 24th August 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Wishing Flower Walk & 5K taking place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages to join in on the festivities. The day kicks off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 6:45 AM, followed by the 5K run/walk at 8:15 AM and a 1-mile run/walk at 9:00 AM. Young runners can also join the Dandelion Dash at 8:45 AM, specially designed for kids 12 and under.
Participants can enjoy a scenic race experience while earning a stylish short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Plus, your race registration grants you access to the Zoo for the entire day, so make the most of your visit! With activities for kids in the Hope Grows Zone after the race, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support Project NICU while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors!
Participants can enjoy a scenic race experience while earning a stylish short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Plus, your race registration grants you access to the Zoo for the entire day, so make the most of your visit! With activities for kids in the Hope Grows Zone after the race, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support Project NICU while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Join Project NICU for our first ever Wishing Flower Walk & 5K!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025
START TIME
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 6:45am
5K Run/Walk- 8:15am
1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am
All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Dandelion Dash taking place at 8:45am prior to the start of the 1 mile walk
After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.
*SORRY, DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THIS RACE.
DISTANCES
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
TIMING
5K - Chip Timed
1 Mile - not timed
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration until Friday, August 22 at midnight.
Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
A short-sleeved t-shirt, and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo and Rainforest all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
Kids participating in the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.
SUPPORTER
Supporter Wristband - $20
All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $20 wristband and must collect their wristbands prior to 9:00am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 9:00am and you have not picked up your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket.
ZOO MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE ZOO DURING THE EVENT. YOU MUST REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT OR SUPPORTER FOR THE RACE.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at [email protected]
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025
START TIME
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 6:45am
5K Run/Walk- 8:15am
1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am
All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Dandelion Dash taking place at 8:45am prior to the start of the 1 mile walk
After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.
*SORRY, DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THIS RACE.
DISTANCES
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
TIMING
5K - Chip Timed
1 Mile - not timed
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration until Friday, August 22 at midnight.
Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
A short-sleeved t-shirt, and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo and Rainforest all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
Kids participating in the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.
SUPPORTER
Supporter Wristband - $20
All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $20 wristband and must collect their wristbands prior to 9:00am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 9:00am and you have not picked up your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket.
ZOO MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE ZOO DURING THE EVENT. YOU MUST REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT OR SUPPORTER FOR THE RACE.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at [email protected]
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