Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
Join Project NICU for our Wishing Flower Walk & 5K!
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 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. After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.
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! All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events, 2425 West 11th St. Suite #2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
Participants Receive: A short-sleeved t-shirt, and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM. Kids participating in the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.
Supporter: Supporter Wristband - $20. All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $20 wristband and must collect their wristbands prior to 9:00am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 9:00am and you have not picked up your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket. Zoo membership does not allow for entrance into the zoo during the event. You must register as a participant or supporter for the race. No dogs allowed please.
More Information: For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at [email protected]
