Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
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Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! is an annual community 5K walk/run held at the University of Dayton Campus, Humanities Plaza in Dayton, OH on September 12, 2026. The event is organized to raise funds for brain tumor research. Participants may walk or run the course; a drink station is available on the 5K route.
The event is held in memory of a person who died from glioblastoma multiforme and was inspired by that person’s interest in running and connection to the University of Dayton. Over the past eleven years the event has generated $661,000 in net profit for brain tumor research led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Organizers and supporters view the event as a way to contribute to ongoing research efforts.
The event welcomes a broad community presence. Families, children and pets commonly participate; strollers and dogs are frequently seen on the course. Registration is open to anyone who wishes to walk or run the 5K, and the setting is focused on participation and fundraising for research rather than competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
