Beats for a Cure

🎶 About Beats for a Cure

• Organization: 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 has expanded to assist with prostate, multiple myeloma, and childhood cancer.
• Beneficiaries: Funds raised will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.
• Support: For more information, visit Beats for a Cure.

🕒 Event Schedule

• Registration: 7am
• Race Start: 5K 8:30am – 1M 8:30am
• Awards: 10am

🏅 Race Divisions

• Ages: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

🏃 Distances

• 5K: Run/Walk
• 1M: Run/Walk

⏱️ Timing

• 5K: Chip timing
• 1M: Untimed

📝 Registration Details

• Race-day: Registration/packet pickup begins at 7am across from the Ticket Plaza inside the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109).
• Mailing: Make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events." Must be received by Thursday, July 31.

💰 Fees

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

🏆 Awards

• Top 3: Overall Male 5K
• Top 3: Overall Female 5K
• Top 3: In each age category
• Top: Individual Fundraiser, Team Fundraiser

📦 What's Included in Registration

• T-shirt: An inaugural commemorative race t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered through July 15)
• Finisher Medal: All participants receive a medal.
• Snack: Finisher Snack provided.
• Admission: All-day admission to the zoo.
• Raffle: Raffle prizes available.

🌐 Virtual Run

• Participation: Complete the 5K race or 1 mile walk on your own.
• Results Submission: Deadline to submit times is Sunday, September 7.
• Mailing: You will be mailed your shirt prior to race week if registered by April 12.
• Invite: Family and friends can join from anywhere!

🛍️ Vendors

• Contact: If you’re interested in being a vendor at the event, please contact Beats for a Cure at info@beatsforacure.org.

🔄 Refund Policy

• Policy: All entries are non-refundable. Entry fees are not transferable.

ℹ️ More Information

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

🌍 Event Link

• Register Here: Beats for a Cure Registration