HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
HOPE…It’s a Beach Thing is a 5K Walk/Run held in memory of Tim Beach, who passed away from a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumor in 2012, at age 53. After his initial surgery, Tim was given three to six months to live, possibly a year with treatment. Through clinical trials and with the help of knowledgeable physicians, Tim outlived his prognosis, surviving 21 months. Most of these months, he lived with a high quality of life, enjoying major life events like his daughter’s engagement, son’s wedding, and when his future son-in-law asked for Tim’s blessing on a marriage proposal.
HOPE…It’s a Beach Thing was inspired by Tim’s passion for running and his love of the University of Dayton. Over the past fourteen years, the event has raised $809,000 in net profit for brain tumor research, led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Dr. David Reardon.
Just last year, in our 14th event, more than 315 participants came out to support brain tumor research, helping us raise an a historic high of $77,000!
Tim’s family and friends HOPE that through brain tumor research, we will find a cure. Please join us in our fundraising effort again this year!
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
81°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayton, OH
Population
136,741
as of 2023
City Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run?
- HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run is a running race held in Dayton, Ohio on September 12, 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 HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at University of Dayton Humanities Plaza. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
Sep 12, 2026