Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk

Cleveland, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk

This race runs through the Cleveland Zoo, which means the course weaves past animal habitats and zoo grounds rather than roads or trail. Registration fees cover zoo admission for the day, so there is reason to linger after the run. A kids' dash is held before the main start, making it a morning that draws whole families out.

Packet pickup and registration open early on race morning at the zoo. Supporters who want to watch from inside the zoo need to purchase a wristband at the registration table before the main race gets underway. Strollers are welcome on the grounds, but dogs are not permitted inside.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

143finishers

17:53winner

33:31median

1:07:22cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Zappala (17:53) · Frank Zgrabik (20:07) · Anthony Visioni (20:13)

The Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles8/15/2026 08:30$35

1 Mile8/15/2026 08:30$30

Kids Fun Run- 100 yard dash8/15/2026 08:15$15

Supporter Admission8/15/2026 08:15$12

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Common Questions About the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk

Will I finish last at the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:31, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (143 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run for Rainbow: 5k and Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:53 while the median finisher took 33:31. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.