Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Dayton, OH
- Unversity of Dayton Campus, Humanities Plaza, 45469
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A heartwarming 5K walk or run in Dayton, OH, dedicated to brain tumor research, welcoming all ages and furry friends.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- For a Cause
Beginner Friendly
For a CauseGreat for: beginners, cause-driven runners
This annual 5K walk or run is a heartfelt tribute to Tim Beach, dedicated to raising vital funds for brain tumor research. It's a welcoming and inclusive event, encouraging participation from all ages, families with strollers, and even pets. Join a supportive community in Dayton, OH, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to conquer brain cancer through research.
What to expect
- Walk or run the 5K course at your own pace.
- Enjoy a drink station available on the course.
- Bring your pets and kids; strollers and pups are welcome to join the fun.
Standout details
- Supports brain tumor research
- In memory of Tim Beach
- Pets and strollers welcome
- Drink station on course
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From the organizer
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.
Who: All are welcome! Invite your friends! Bring your pets & kids- you'll see plenty of strollers and pups joining in the 5K fun!
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