Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk

🎉 Race Overview

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.

🕒 Event Schedule

• Registration/Packet Pick Up: 7:00am
• Kids Fun Run: 8:00am (100 yard dash)
• 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk: 8:30am

📏 Distances

• 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!
• Fees:
• 5k - $35
• 1 mile not timed - $30
• Kids Fun Run - $15.00
• Mail Entries: All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 13, 2025

🏃 Race Day Registration

• Starting Time: 7:00am
• Fees:
• 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 830AM) AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM

💵 Supporters

• Supporter Wristband: $12 cash or check (Zoo membership does not allow for free entry)
• Age Limit: All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $12 wristband and must collect their wristbands prior to 8:30am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am.
• Post-Registration: After registration closes at 8:30am, you must go to the box office to purchase a ticket.

🚫 Rules

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.

📞 Sponsorship

Seeking 2025 Sponsorships Now! Contact: Spencer Roule (sroule@ceritypartners.com)

🔄 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.

ℹ️ More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports &: Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com.

Register for the Run for Rainbow!