Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland OH

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

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 Details

Start Time:

Registration/Packet Pick Up: 7:00am
Kids Fun Run: 8:15am (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

Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!

Pre-Registration:

Thru the end of August 12:
5K: $35
1 Mile (not timed): $30
Kids Fun Run: $15.00

Mail Entries

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

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.

Important Information

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.