HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

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! 

Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.