Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

🌼 Join Us for the Race!

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
• Dandelion Dash: 8:45am (for kids 12 and under)

🌳 Activities

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!
• Mail Entries: Must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events

Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

🎁 Participants Receive

• T-shirt: Short-sleeved and post-race refreshments
• Zoo Access: Enjoy the Zoo all day!
• Wristband: Must be picked up at registration by 9am
• Dandelion Kids Dash: Participants will receive a cape

🎟️ Supporter Information

• Supporter Wristband: $20 for all supporters age 2 and over
• Collect wristbands: Must be done before 9:00am
• Zoo Access: Must register as a participant or supporter for the event
• Ticket Policy: Box office tickets must be purchased after registration closes

📞 More Information

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

🔗 Race URL

For more details and to register, visit our official page: Wishing Flower Walk & 5K.