Beats for a Cure

🎶 Event Overview

• Organizer: Beats for a Cure is a non-profit organization that uses music to raise funds to fight various types of cancers.
• Mission: The initial goal was to aid breast cancer research and support, but the mission has expanded to assist various cancers including prostate, multiple myeloma, and childhood cancer.
• Beneficiary: Funds raised will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.
• Support: With your support, we can help find a cure. Learn more at Beats for a Cure.

🕒 Event Schedule

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

🏅 Race Divisions

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

🏃‍♂️ Race Distances

• 5K Run/Walk
• 1M Run/Walk

⏱ Timing Information

• 5K: Chip timing
• 1M: Untimed

📝 Registration Details

• Location: Registration/packet pickup begins at 7am at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
• Mailing Option: If mailing in, checks should be payable to "Hermes Sports and Events", due by August 10th.
• Mailing Address: Hermes Sports and Events, 2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

💵 Race Fees

• Pre-Registration: $45 (over 18), $35 (18 and under)
• Race Day Registration: $50 (over 18), $40 (18 and under)
• Virtual Run: $50
• Spectator Fee: $12 - Includes access to the Zoo.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Male 5K: Top 3
• Overall Female 5K: Top 3
• Age Category 5K: Top 3 in each category
• Fundraising Awards: Top Individual and Team Fundraiser

🎁 Included with Registration

• T-Shirt: An inaugural commemorative race t-shirt
• Medal: Participant medal
• Snack: Finisher snack
• Zoo Admission: All-day access included

🌍 Virtual Run

• Participation: Complete the 5K or 1M on your own, anywhere.
• Submission: Submit results by September 7.
• Shirt Mailing: Registered by April 12 will receive a shirt before race week.
• Invitations: Invite family and friends worldwide!

🛍 Vendor Information

• Inquiries: Contact Beats for a Cure at info@beatsforacure.org if interested in being a vendor.

❌ Refund Policy

• No Refunds: All entries are non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

ℹ️ More Information

• Contact: For more details, call Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email roadracing@hermescleveland.com.