Beats for a Cure

Event Overview

• Organizer: Beats for a Cure
• Purpose: Uses music to raise funds for fighting various types of cancers.
• Focus: Initially aimed at breast cancer, now includes prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, and childhood cancer.
• Fundraiser: Proceeds benefit University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.

Event Details

• Date: August 29, 2026
• Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH
• Website: More Info
• Mission Statement: Beats for a Cure: Battling Cancer Through Music.

Race Day Schedule

• Registration: 7am
• Race Start: 5K at 8:30am – 1M at 8:30am
• Awards: Approx. 9:30am
• Check-in: Packet pickup across from the Ticket Plaza in the zoo.

Race Divisions

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

Distances

• 5K Run/Walk
• 1M Run/Walk

Timing

• 5K: Chip timing
• 1M: Untimed

Registration Information

• Mail-in Registration: Checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events."
• Mailing Address: Hermes Sports and Events, 2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
• Deadline: Must be received by Monday, August 10th

Fees

• 5K Pre-Registration: $40 (over 18), $30 (18 and under)
• 5K Race Day Registration: $45 (over 18), $35 (18 and under)
• 1M Walk Pre-Registration: $30 (over 18), $20 (18 and under)
• Virtual Run: $50, Spectator: $12
• 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

What's Included in Registration

• Race T-Shirt: Guaranteed before August 7th: sizes subject to availability after.
• Participant Medal: Guaranteed to first 400 registrants!
• Finisher Snack:
• All-day Admission: Access to the zoo following the event.

Virtual Run

• Participation: Complete the 5K race or 1 mile walk on your own.
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 6 for 5K results.
• T-Shirt Mailing: For registrations by June 30, 2026.

Vendors

• Contact: If interested in being a vendor, reach out at info@beatsforacure.org.

Refund Policy

• Policy: All entries are non-refundable.
• Transfer: Entry fees are not transferable for future events.

More Info

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