Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

Wishing Flower Walk & 5k Race Information

<p>Join Project NICU for our first ever Wishing Flower Walk &amp; 5K! </p> <p><b>Sunday, August 24, 2025</b></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 92 , 126 , 188 )"><b>Start Time</b></span><br />Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am<br />5K Run/Walk- 8:00am<br />1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am<br />All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Dandelion Dash taking place at 8:45am prior to the start of the 1 mile walk</p> <p>After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.</p> <p><strong>*Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 92 , 126 , 188 )"><b>Distances</b></span><br />5K Run/Walk<br />1 Mile Run/Walk</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 92 , 126 , 188 )"><b>Timing</b></span><br />5K - Chip Timed<br />1 Mile - not timed</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 92 , 126 , 188 )"><b>Registration</b></span><br />Pre-Registration until Friday, August 22 at midnight.</p> <p>Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!</p> <p>All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 20, 2025<br />Make checks payable to Hermes Sports &amp; Events and mail entries to:</p> <p>Hermes Sports &amp; Events<br />2425 West 11th St. Suite #2<br />Cleveland, Ohio 44113</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 92 , 126 , 188 )"><b>Participants Receive</b></span><br />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  BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM</p> <p>Kids participating in the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">Supporter</span></strong></p> <p>Supporter Wristband - $20<br />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.</p> <p><b>Zoo membership does not allow for entrance into the zoo during the event.  You must register as a participant or supporter for the race.</b></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 92 , 126 , 188 )"><b>More Information</b></span></p> <p>For more information, contact Hermes Sports &amp; Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing&#64;hermescleveland.com </p>