Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
When is Wishing Flower Walk & 5k?
Wishing Flower Walk & 5k takes place on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Cleveland, OH.
What distances does Wishing Flower Walk & 5k offer?
Wishing Flower Walk & 5k offers 3 events: 1 Mile, 5K, Supporter.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Supporter | — | $20.00 | Register |
How much does Wishing Flower Walk & 5k cost?
Registration for Wishing Flower Walk & 5k starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Wishing Flower Walk & 5k held?
Wishing Flower Walk & 5k is held in Cleveland, OH at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
About Wishing Flower Walk & 5k
Join Project NICU for our Wishing Flower Walk & 5K!
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
5K Run/Walk- 8:15am
1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am
All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Dandelion Dash taking place at 8:45am prior to the start of the 1 mile walk
After the race, be sure to head to the Palava Hut and check out the Hope Grows Zone with activities for the kids.
*Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race.
Distances
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
Timing
5K - Chip Timed
1 Mile - not timed
Registration
Pre-Registration until Friday, August 21 at midnight.
Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Participants Receive
A short-sleeved t-shirt, and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
Kids participating in the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.
Supporter
Supporter Wristband - $20
All supporters the age of 2 and over will need to purchase a $20 wristband and must collect their wristbands prior to 9:00am from the registration table and enter the zoo by 11am. After registration closes at 9:00am and you have not picked up your wristband, you must go to the box office and purchase a regularly priced ticket.
Zoo membership does not allow for entrance into the zoo during the event. You must register as a participant or supporter for the race.
More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com
About
Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up will be:
Thursday August 21 4-6pm
Friday August 22 10am-1pm
700 Ken Mar Industrial Parkway #730
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147
Race Day
7-9am at the Zoo
Race Day Schedule
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
5K Run/Walk- 8:15am
1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am
All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the Dandelion Dash taking place at 8:45am prior to the start of the 5K and 1 mile walk
After the race, be sure to head to the Pavala Hut for the Project NICU Reunion, Team & Top Finisher Awards, and Prizes! You'll have the chance to meet with other NICU families and medical professionals from over 5 local Cleveland NICUs!
*Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race.
Race FAQs
Refunds and Transfer Information
Refunds
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.
You are able to transfer your entry to another person for a fee of $10.00. This can be done at any of the packet pickups prior to race day. There will be NO transfers on race day!
Transfer Information
To complete a Transfer, go to your profile on Runsignup and chose either the refund transfer or gift transfer option. Enter in the Transferee’s name and email to send them the transferring registration. Once the transferee completes the registration, the original registrant is removed from the race.
Refund Transfers: Transferee pays the current price of the registration. The original registrant pays a $10 transfer fee
Gift Transfer: Transferee’s registration is free. The original registrant pays a $10 transfer fee.
For more information follow: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner
If you call or email about a refund, you will be directed back to this page
Registration Fees
Pre-Registration
Through Thursday, August 21 at midnight (Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!)
5k - $30
1 mile not timed - $30
Virtual - $30
*All registrants 12 and under will automatically be registered to participate in the Dandelion Dash*
Race Day Registration
Friday, August 22 through Race Day
5k - $35.00
1 mile not timed - $35.00
Virtual - $35.00
What You Get
A short-sleeved t-shirt, and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION BY 9AM AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 11AM
Kids registered for the Dandelion Kids Dash will receive a cape.