
Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 08:30:00
About this event
We are excited for you to join us for a 5k run and 1 mile walk to raise money and awareness for the University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital through our Foundation's Associate Board. The vision of the Associate Board is to be a highly visible and innovative volunteer organization of committed, creative and entrepreneurial young professionals who contribute to the long-term sustainability of UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital by generating awareness, involvement and development of leadership among the next generation. Reminder: Register by Friday, August 1 to receive a t-shirt on race day. Start TimeRegistration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00amKids Fun Run (100 yard dash)- 8:15am5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk 8:30am Distance5K Run/Walk1 Mile Run/WalkKids Fun Run - 100 yards Timing5K - Chip Timed1 Mile and Kids Fun Run - not timed Registration Pre-Registration Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day! Thru the end of August 12. 5k - $351 mile not timed - $30Kids Fun Run - $15.00 All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 12, 2025Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events2425 West 11th St. Suite #2Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up Begins at 7:00am August 13 thru race day 5k timed - $401 mile not timed - $35Kids Fun Run - $20.00 Participants ReceiveA short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo and Rainforest all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION (PRIOR TO 8:30AM) AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM Reminder: Register before Friday, August 1 to receive a t-shirt on race day. Supporters Supporter Wristband - $12 cash or check (zoo membership does not allow for free entry)All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $12 wristband (check or cash on site race morning) and must collect their wristbands prior to 8:30am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 8:30am and you have not received your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket. Strollers are allowed but no dogs are permitted in the zoo. Awards5K Awards will be given to the top 3 men and top 3 women overall REFUNDS AND TRANSFERSSorry, 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. More InformationFor more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com

