Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

Event Overview

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

Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026

Start Time

• Registration/Packet Pick Up: 7:00am
• Dandelion Dash: 8:15 am
• 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 8:15am prior to the start of the 5k run/walk.

Post-Race 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!
• Mailed Entries: Must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Mail Entries: Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and send to Hermes Sports & Events, 2425 West 11th St. Suite #2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

Participants Receive

• T-Shirt: A short-sleeved t-shirt
• Post-Race Refreshments: Available for participants
• Zoo Access: Enjoy the Zoo all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
• Dandelion Kids Dash: Kids will receive a cape.

Supporter Information

• Wristband Cost: $20
• Age Requirement: All supporters age 2 and over
• Collection Time: Must collect wristbands prior to 9:00am from the registration table
• Zoo Membership: Does not allow for entrance during the event.

Contact Information

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

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