Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk

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

Join fellow runners on August 15, 2026 for the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.