Beats for a Cure
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Beats for a Cure
Beats for a Cure is a nonprofit event that combines running and fundraising to support childhood cancer care. The event takes place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109, and funds from this edition will go to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. The organization uses music-based events to raise money for several cancer causes.
The event offers multiple participation options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
The 5K uses chip timing; the 1 Mile is untimed. Age divisions include 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female 5K finishers and to the top three in each age category.
Registration includes a race t-shirt, participant medal, finisher snack, give-aways, all-day admission to the zoo, and raffle prizes. Fee categories vary by event and by age; virtual registration is listed separately. Registrants may choose to become individual fundraisers or join/create fundraising teams; a prize is planned for the top fundraiser. Funds raised for the event are described as tax deductible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
