HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
About this race
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!
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15th Annual HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
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Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dayton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 7:50 PM local time (EDT) in Dayton on September 12, 2026 — 12h 35m of daylight.
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2026 results — HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
15th Annual HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run · 109 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Obrien | 21:01 | 6:46 /mi |
| 2 | Elliott Herr | 22:02 | 7:05 /mi |
| 3 | Braxton Cooley | 22:27 | 7:13 /mi |
| 4 | Samuel Salchak | 24:28 | 7:52 /mi |
| 5 | Jerry Johnson | 25:03 | 8:04 /mi |
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