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!

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]

Races

  • 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 24th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 24th August 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • Supporter

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sun 24th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $22.20

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Location

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

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