Beats for a Cure

Event Overview

• Event Name: Beats for a Cure
• Date: 2026-08-29
• Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH
• More Info: Beats for a Cure Website

About Beats for a Cure

• Mission: A non-profit organization that uses music to raise funds to fight various types of cancers.
• Goals: Initial focus on breast cancer, now also supports prostate, multiple myeloma, and childhood cancer.
• Fundraising: Funds raised will benefit University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.
• More Information: https://www.beatsforacure.org/

Participation Options

• Fundraiser: Option to become a fundraiser or create/join a fundraising team.
• Incentives: Prize awarded to the top fundraiser.
• Tax Deductible: All funds raised are tax-deductible.
• Sponsorship: Friends, family, and businesses can sponsor your run/walk.

Race Schedule

• Registration: 7am
• Race Start: 5K & 1M at 8:30am
• Awards: Approx. 9:30am

Race Divisions

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

Distances

• 5K: Run/Walk
• 1 Mile: Run/Walk

Timing

• 5K: Chip timing
• 1M: Untimed

Registration Details

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 7am across from the Ticket Plaza.
• Mail Registration: Send checks to "Hermes Sports and Events," received by August 10.
• Mail To: Hermes Sports and Events, 2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees

• Pre-Registration 5K: $40 (over 18), $30 (18 and under)
• Race Day 5K: $45 (over 18), $35 (18 and under)
• Pre-Registration 1M Walk: $30 (over 18), $20 (18 and under)
• Race Day 1M Walk: $35 (over 18), $25 (18 and under)

• Virtual Run: $50
• Spectator Fee: $12
• Zoo Admission: Included for all ticket holders
• 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

Registration Inclusions

• Race t-shirt
• Participant Medal
• Finisher Snack
• All-day zoo admission
• Raffle prizes

Virtual Run Details

• Participation: Complete the 5K or 1 mile walk on your own.
• Submissions: Deadline to submit times is Sunday, September 6.
• Shirt Mailing: Mailed prior to race week if registered by June 30, 2026.
• Invite Others: Family and friends can join from anywhere.

Vendor Information

• Vendor Opportunity: Interested vendors can contact Beats for a Cure at info@beatsforacure.org.

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.

Contact Information

• General Inquiries: Contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933
• Email: roadracing@hermescleveland.com