2026 Cleveland 5K

May 17, 2026 • 8 am
Cleveland Metro Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH

Event Details

May 17, 2026 • 8 am

Cleveland Metro Zoo

3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH
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About the Cleveland 5K

Join the Fight Against Brain Cancer in Cleveland!

Join our fight to raise awareness, funds, and hope through the 11th Annual Head for the Cure 5K – Cleveland! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at the Cleveland Clinic, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives.

Cleveland Packet Pickup 2026

Fleet Feet Westlake

Skip the line on race day and grab your individual or team packets at Packet Pick Up from 12-3 pm at Fleet Feet Westlake! Team captains, please email carmella@headforthecure.org to pick up for your entire team.

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Race Day Schedule of Events

7:00 AM Doors Open
8:00 AM Program with Recognitions
8:30 AM Kids Fun Run
8:40 AM 5K Walk/Run Begins
9:30 AM Race Awards

FAQs

Answers to all your questions about the race.

Team Captain Kit

Learn how to assemble a team, recruit team members, and teach them to be great fundraisers.

Facebook Event

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Head for the Cure in Cleveland

See everything going on with Head for the Cure in your city, including fundraising opportunities, events, and info about past 5K races.

Cleveland Area Beneficiary

Funds raised through this event will locally benefit the Cleveland Clinic, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives.

Cleveland 5K Sponsors

To learn more about how to sponsor, please contact carmella@headforthecure.org!

Join Us for the Cleveland 5K!

2026 5K Fundraising

Head for the Cure inspires hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.

Top Individuals

Top Teams

Make a Difference in Cleveland

Recognize a Loved One, Caregiver, or Community Member

Honor an extraordinary individual at the 5K run/walk with one of four special recognitions:

Honor a Caregiver

The Legacy of Love honors a special caregiver, medical professional, or supporter for their integrity, encouragement, determination, and serving others, especially those in need.

Honor a Healthcare Professional

The Healthcare Hero award recognizes heroes in all aspects of healthcare through nominations submitted by colleagues, patients, and their loved ones.

Honor a Survivor

The Keeping the Faith recognition pays tribute to extraordinary individuals who are currently fighting or who have survived a brain tumor, selected from the nominations submitted by their loved ones.

Celebrate a Life

Honor the life and legacy of those courageous souls who valiantly battled brain cancer and the profound impact they have left on the hearts and souls of those fortunate enough to have known them through a Memorial.

Join Us for the
Cleveland 5K

Help us defeat brain cancer, step by step.

Our 5K run/walk events and other fundraising events and campaigns directly support clinical research and programs.