Hope… It’s a Beach Thing!!! 2026 — Dayton, OH

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Dayton, OH
Venue
Unversity of Dayton Campus
Start Time
10:00 AM
Events
5k Run/Walk
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Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!! takes place on September 12, 2026, on the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, Ohio. The event starts at 10:00 AM and is organized as a running race. Based on the venue location and typical event structure, participants can expect to race on or near the university grounds. This September timing means moderate fall conditions typical of southwestern Ohio. The campus setting provides a defined, accessible course for runners of all levels. If you're traveling to Dayton for this race, you'll want accommodation close to the University of Dayton to minimize pre-race travel time and simplify your race-morning logistics.

From the Race 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hope… It’s a Beach Thing!!! 2026 — Dayton, OH?

Hope… It’s a Beach Thing!!! 2026 — Dayton, OH takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Dayton, Ohio.

Where is Hope… It’s a Beach Thing!!! 2026 — Dayton, OH held?

Hope… It’s a Beach Thing!!! 2026 — Dayton, OH is held at Unversity of Dayton Campus in Dayton, Ohio.

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