Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Walk · Kids Fun Run- 100 yard dash & more
From the Organizer
We are excited for you to join us for a 5k run and 1 mile walk to raise money and awareness for the University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital through our Foundation's Associate Board. The vision of the Associate Board is to be a highly visible and innovative volunteer organization of committed, creative and entrepreneurial young professionals who contribute to the long-term sustainability of UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital by generating awareness, involvement and development of leadership among the next generation.
Reminder: Register by Friday, August 1 to receive a t-shirt on race day.
Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
Kids Fun Run (100 yard dash)- 8:15am
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk 8:30am
Distance
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run - 100 yards
Timing
5K - Chip Timed
1 Mile and Kids Fun Run - not timed
Registration
Pre-Registration
Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!
Thru the end of August 12.
5k - $35
1 mile not timed - $30
Kids Fun Run - $15.00
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 12, 2025
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up Begins at 7:00am
August 13 thru race day
5k timed - $40
1 mile not timed - $35
Kids Fun Run - $20.00
Participants Receive
A short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo and Rainforest all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION (PRIOR TO 8:30AM) AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
Reminder: Register before Friday, August 1 to receive a t-shirt on race day.
Supporters
Supporter Wristband - $12 cash or check (zoo membership does not allow for free entry)
All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $12 wristband (check or cash on site race morning) and must collect their wristbands prior to 8:30am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 8:30am and you have not received your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket.
Strollers are allowed but no dogs are permitted in the zoo.
Awards
5K Awards will be given to the top 3 men and top 3 women overall
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.
More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com
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
80°
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk?
- Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on August 15, 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 Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk?
- Saturday, August 15, 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 Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk
Aug 15, 2026