Beats for a Cure
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 29, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Beats for a Cure is a 5K (3.1 miles) and 1-mile walk in Cleveland on August 28, 2027, both starting at 8:30 a.m. Organized by the nonprofit Beats for a Cure, the event supports care for children with cancer at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, combining music and endurance sports to raise funds for cancer research and support.
Participants can fundraise individually or as a team, with prizes for the top fundraisers. The run/walk can be done in person or virtually. Registration includes a T-shirt, a finisher medal, a snack and zoo admission. Several race divisions are offered, with awards for the top finishers.
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