Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk

We are excited for you to join us for a 5k run and 1 mile walk to raise money and awareness for the University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital through our Foundation's Associate Board. The vision of the Associate Board is to be a highly visible and innovative volunteer organization of committed, creative and entrepreneurial young professionals who contribute to the long-term sustainability of UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital by generating awareness, involvement and development of leadership among the next generation.

Reminder: Register by Friday, August 1 to receive a t-shirt on race day.

Start Time

Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am

Kids Fun Run (100 yard dash)- 8:15am

5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk 8:30am

Distance

5K Run/Walk

1 Mile Run/Walk

Kids Fun Run - 100 yards

Timing

5K - Chip Timed

1 Mile and Kids Fun Run - not timed

Registration

Pre-Registration

Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!

Thru the end of August 12.

5k - $35

1 mile not timed - $30

Kids Fun Run - $15.00

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 12, 2025

Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St. Suite #2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up Begins at 7:00am

August 13 thru race day

5k timed - $40

1 mile not timed - $35

Kids Fun Run - $20.00

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 (PRIOR TO 8:30AM) AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM

Reminder: Register before Friday, August 1 to receive a t-shirt on race day.

Supporters

Supporter Wristband - $12 cash or check (zoo membership does not allow for free entry)

All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $12 wristband (check or cash on site race morning) and must collect their wristbands prior to 8:30am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 8:30am and you have not received your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket.

Strollers are allowed but no dogs are permitted in the zoo.

Awards

5K Awards will be given to the top 3 men and top 3 women overall

REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS

Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at [email protected]

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

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Start Time

Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am

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 21 at midnight.

Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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 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]

Brought to you by Beats for a Cure:

Beats for a Cure is a non-profit organization that uses music to raise funds to fight various types of cancers. The initial goal was to aid breast cancer research and support, but has grown to assist not only breast cancer, but prostate, multiple myeloma, and for this event, childhood cancer.

Get a chance to run through the Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and raise funds that will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital. With your support we can help find a cure. Beats for a Cure: Battling Cancer Through Music. https://www.beatsforacure.org/

When you register you are given the option to become of a fundraiser or create/join a fundraising team. We will be giving a prize to the top fundraiser. Those funds raised are TAX DEDUCIBLE and go towards University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital for childhood cancer. You can have friends, family, and businesses sponsor your run/walk by donating to your page.

Race Day Schedule:

Registration: 7am

Race Start: 5K 8:30am – 1M 8:30am

Awards: Approx. 9:30am

Race Divisions:

13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Distances:

5K Run/Walk

1M Run/Walk

Timing:

5K chip timing

1M untimed

Registration:

Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 7am across from the Ticket Plaza inside the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109)

If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events." Must be received by Monday, August 10th

Mail to:

Hermes Sports and Events

2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees:

Pre-Registration 5K: (Before August 29th):

• $40 (over 18)

• $30 (18 and under)

Race Day Registration 5K:

• $45 (over 18)

• $35 (18 and under)

Pre-Registration 1M Walk: (Before August 29th):

• $30 (over 18)

• $20 (18 and under)

Race Day Registration 1M Walk:

• $35 (over 18)

• $25 (18 and under)

Virtual Run: $50

Spectator: $12.

All tickets include access to the Zoo following the event

Family Registration: $5 off per participant (4-10 members)

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male 5K

Top 3 Overall Female 5K

Top 3 in each age category 5K

Top Fundraiser

What's Included in Registration:

• Race t-shirt

• Participant Medal

• Finisher Snack

• Give-a-ways

• All-day admission to the zoo

• Raffle prizes

Virtual Run:

Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K race or 1 mile walk on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose! If you would like to submit your 5K results, the deadline to submit times is Sunday, September 6.

Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the world to join you.

You will be mailed your shirt prior to race week if registered by June 30, 2026. We encourage you to wear your shirt and take photographs of your virtual run/walk. If you register after June 30, 2026 your shirt will be mailed out after the race.

Vendors:

If you’re interested in being a vendor at the event, please contact Beats for a Cure at [email protected]

Refund Policy:

Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.

More Info:

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email us at [email protected]

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species in this annual race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino.

Registration/Packet Pick-up - 7:00AM

5k Start Time - 8:30AM

1-mile walk Start Time - 9:00AM

Place - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration Pricing-

Pre-registration through October 2 - $30

October 3 through Race Day - $35

Race Day Registration is Online Only!

Spectator Information

Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.

Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.

Ticket prices are to be determined

Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Link Coming Soon!

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.

What You Get -

Custom race t-shirt

Finisher medal for all

Post race refreshments

Admission to the zoo

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Move for Mental Health, 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Walk at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Our goal is to prevent teen suicide one step at a time! Enjoy the run or walk, snacks + goodies, music by the Deejay JT | Cleveland and Northeast Ohio DJ, wellness + health fair, family fun activities, giveaways + more!

About Us

LifeAct’s mission is to prevent suicide by educating young people to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to seek professional help for themselves and others.

Start Time

7:30 A.M: Registration & Packet Pick-Up

8:30 A.M: 5K Run/Walk

8:45 A.M: 1 Mile Walk

9:30 A.M: Awards Ceremony

Distances

5K Run/Walk

1 Mile

Timing

5K - Chip Timed

1 Mile - Untimed

Registration

Pre-Registration

5k Run and 1 Mile walk ($30) until 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 7

August 9th to August 16th - $30

August 17th to September 7th - $35

Race Day - $40

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St. Suite #2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Strollers are allowed but no dogs are permitted in the zoo.

Your "Move for Mental Health" registration will include:

Informational booths by local health & wellness organizations

Commemorative "Move for Mental Health" T-shirt

Top runner and fundraising awards

SPECIAL BONUS!! You are welcome to spend the day enjoying the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo after the race.

Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Top 3 Fundraising Team

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email [email protected]