Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- Hero 50 Yard Dash for Kids · 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk & more
From the Organizer
Join us on August 22, 2026 (in person or virtually) as we raise funds for The Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation Helping Hands Initiative to provide necessary equipment that is not covered by insurance, such as but not limited to: safe standard car seats, electrical lines for ventilators, helmets and various adaptive equipment.
SPONSOR A HERO
Donate to give our patients and Lerner school students at The Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation a chance to participate on race day in the Kids Fun Dash or 1 Mile Walk with their caregiver!
So many of our patients would love the chance to come out to the Zoo and show off all the amazing progress they are making in their therapy sessions and enjoy a day at the Zoo after the events!
Three options to choose:
- $25 - Kids Fun Dash - patient and caregiver included in this price
- $30 - 1 -Mile Walk - patient and caregiver included in this price
- $20 - Virtual Option - this category is designed specifically for our patients that cannot leave the hospital to attend the race in person! These patients - will be provided with the chance to participate in a special event at the hospital the day before the race!
https://give.ccf.org/sponsorahero
START TIMES
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 am - Hero 50 yard dash for kids
8:30 a.m.- Sidekick 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile walk
REGISTRATION FEES
Race Admission includes access to the Zoo for the entire day!
Dri-Fit Race Tech shirt - available for purchase
Hero 50-yard Dash/Roll - 2-10 yrs, 2-18 yrs with assistive devices - $15
5k Run/Walk -
$25 before April 1st
$30 before June 1st
$40 through race day
1 Mile Walk - $20
Family - $75 - includes 2 adults and 2 children (to receive discount, register 2 adults and 2 children in the same transaction and select "multiperson pricing" before continuing to the next page)
Spectators - $10
If a child is participating in the 50-yard Kids Fun Dash an adult needs to be present with them and purchase a spectator ticket.
Children under the age of 2 are free
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, August 21.
AWARDS (5K Only)
Top 3 male and 3 female overall as well as the top three male and female in the following age categories:
15 & Under, 16-22, 23-30, 31-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
Top CCCHR employee
Best Costume - 1 child and 1 adult
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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75
Days to train
- Race
- Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk?
- Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk
Aug 22, 2026