Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

🌼 Event Overview

Join Project NICU for our first ever Wishing Flower Walk & 5K!

Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025

🕒 Start Times

• Registration/Packet Pick Up: 7:00am
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:30am
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: 9:00am
• Dandelion Dash: All kids 12 and under are invited to participate at 8:45am prior to the start of the 1 mile walk

🌟 Post-Race Activities

After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.

🐾 Race Policies

Note: Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race.

📏 Distances

• 5K Run/Walk
• 1 Mile Run/Walk

⏱️ Timing

• 5K: Chip Timed
• 1 Mile: Not timed

📝 Registration

Pre-Registration until Friday, August 22 at midnight.

Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 20, 2025. 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

• Shirt: A short-sleeved t-shirt
• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments
• Zoo Access: Enjoy the Zoo and Rainforest all day!
• Wristband: MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM

Kids registered for the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.

🏃‍♂️ Virtual Runners

If you would like your shirt BEFORE race day, you must register by AUGUST 8 at 9am. Any registrations after that date will be mailed after the race.

👥 Spectators

Zoo membership does not allow for entrance into the zoo during the event. You must register for the race.

ℹ️ More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com.

🔗 Registration Link

To register, visit: Wishing Flower Walk & 5K Registration