Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K · Supporter
From the Organizer
Join Project NICU for our Wishing Flower Walk & 5K!
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
Dandelion Dash - 8:15 am
5K Run/Walk- 8:30am
1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am
All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Dandelion Dash taking place at 8:15am prior to the start of the 5k run/walk
After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.
*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 21 at midnight.
Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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
A short-sleeved t-shirt, and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
Kids participating in the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.
Supporter
Supporter Wristband - $20
All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $20 wristband and must collect their wristbands prior to 9:00am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 9:00am and you have not picked up your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket.
Zoo membership does not allow for entrance into the zoo during the event. You must register as a participant or supporter for the race.
No dogs allowed please.
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
79°
Typical Low
66°
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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- Race
- Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
- Date
- August 23, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wishing Flower Walk & 5k?
- Wishing Flower Walk & 5k is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on August 23, 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 Wishing Flower Walk & 5k?
- Sunday, August 23, 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 Wishing Flower Walk & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
Aug 23, 2026