Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
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When is Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!?
Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Dayton, OH.
What distances does Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! offer?
Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! offers 1 event: 5k Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | — | $NaN | Register |
Where is Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! held?
Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! is held in Dayton, OH at Unversity of Dayton Campus.
About Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
Annual 5K for Brain Tumor Research
Help Us Conquer Brain Cancer on Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Details: You are welcome to walk or run the 5K! There will be a drink station on the 5K course.
HOPE…It’s a Beach Thing is a 5K Walk/Run held in memory of Tim Beach, who passed away from a glioblastoma multiform 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 eleven years, the event has raised $661,000 in net profit for brain tumor research, led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Dr. David Reardon. Tim’s family and friends HOPE that through brain tumor research, we will find a cure.