Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

  • Date Sun 24th August 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Cleveland, Ohio
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Wishing Flower Walk & 5K on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting event, hosted by Project NICU, offers participants a chance to engage in a chip-timed 5K run/walk starting at 8:30 AM, followed by a 1-Mile run/walk at 9:00 AM. Youngsters aged 12 and under can join the Dandelion Dash at 8:45 AM, ensuring everyone can take part in the festivities.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a full day at the zoo included with your race registration! All participants will receive a stylish short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments to celebrate their achievements. Bring your family and friends for a memorable day filled with fun activities in the Hope Grows Zone, located at the Palava Hut. Remember, registration is open until midnight on August 22, so sign up early to secure your spot! Join us for a day of community, fitness, and joy in Cleveland!

Organiser's Description

Join Project NICU for our first ever Wishing Flower Walk & 5K!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025

START TIME
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
5K Run/Walk- 8:30am
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 registered for the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.

VIRTUAL RUNNERS: If you would like your shirt BEFORE race day, you must register by AUGUST 8 at 9am. Any registrations after that date will be mailed after the race.

SPECTATORS

ZOO MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE ZOO DURING THE EVENT. YOU MUST REGISTER 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

    OPENS SOON
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON
  • Virtual 5K With Packet Mailing

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON

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Location

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

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