Beats for a Cure
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About the race
Beats for a Cure is a nonprofit that uses music to raise funds to fight various types of cancer. The organization began with a focus on breast cancer and has expanded support to prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, and for this event, childhood cancer. Proceeds from this event will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital and are described as tax deductible.
The event takes place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo during the Asian Lantern Festival and features in-person and virtual options. In-person offerings include a timed 5K with chip timing and an untimed 1 mile run/walk. A virtual 5K option is available for participants who wish to complete the distance remotely; virtual participants can live anywhere and may submit results by September 6.
Registration opens March 1, 2026. Base registration fees listed for the in-person events are $40 for the 5K and $30 for the 1 mile walk; a virtual entry fee is listed at $50 and a spectator ticket at $12. Race-day packet pickup is located near the zoo Ticket Plaza and all registrations include zoo admission after the event.
Registration benefits include a race t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by early August), a participant medal for the first 400 registrants, a finisher snack, giveaways, and raffle prizes. Awards are given to overall finishers and by age category.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
