Breast Cancer Network Hope for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Thu 4th June 2026
  • Time 6:00PM EDT
  • Location Lancaster, New York
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Hope for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Como Lake Park in Lancaster, Erie! This exciting event aims to raise funds and awareness for individuals impacted by breast cancer in Western New York. With nearly 900 women diagnosed each year in Erie County, your participation can make a real difference. The 5K course is certified and timed, ensuring an exhilarating experience for both runners and walkers. Plus, there’s a family-friendly 1-mile course for those who prefer a leisurely stroll.

Participants can register on the day of the event starting at 4:00 PM for just $35, and enjoy a vibrant after-party featuring food trucks, awards, speeches, a DJ, and more! Don’t miss the Hope for Tomorrow Survivors Pavilion, where local cancer organizations will provide valuable resources and support. Whether you’re running, walking, sponsoring, or volunteering, you can help provide hope for those affected by breast cancer. Sign up before May 5 to guarantee your T-shirt and join us in making a positive impact in our community!

Organiser's Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED BUT SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE STARTING AT 4:00 PM. COST IS $35 PAYABLE IN CASH, CHECK, VENMO, OR CREDIT CARD.

OUR INAUGURAL HOPE FOR TOMORROW 5K WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH AT COMO LAKE PARK IN LANCASTER, NY. HOPE FOR TOMORROW WILL BE RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR ALL WESTERN NEW YORKERS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER. IN ERIE COUNTY, ALMOST 900 WOMEN ARE DIAGNOSED EVERY YEAR AND THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY DELIVERS SUPPORT TO HELP THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY PLUS WE HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER. JOIN US BY RUNNING, WALKING, SPONSORING, OR VOLUNTEERING. HELP FOR TODAY WITH HOPE FOR TOMORROW IS NOT JUST OUR TAGLINE BUT IT'S WHAT THIS RACE WILL ALLOW US TO DO.

COMO LAKE PARK IS A CERTIFIED 5K COURSE AND THE RACE WILL BE TIMED BY WESTERN NEW YORK FINISH LINE TIMING SERVICES. FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN A FAMILY FRIENDLY WALK THERE WILL BE A 1 MILE COURSE FOR THAT.

AFTER PARTY INCLUDES FOOD TRUCKS, BEER, AWARDS, SPEECHES, DJ, AND FUN. BE SURE TO VISIT THE HOPE FOR TOMORROW SURVIVORS PAVILION WHERE LOCAL CANCER ORGANIZATIONS AND VENDORS WILL HAVE DISPLAYS, GIVEAWAYS, AND ITEMS FOR SALE.

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR SOMEONE WITH A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS OR TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE LOST. RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY AND METASTATIC BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY IS A LOCAL, INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE IN WESTERN NEW YORK WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER.

YOUR $30 REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER YOU FUNDRAISE $100

PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE MAY 5 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS AFTER MAY 5 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.

Races

  • Hope for Tomorrow 5K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 4th June 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS 19 NOV
    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED BUT SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE STARTING AT 4:00 PM. COST IS $35 PAYABLE IN CASH, CHECK, VENMO, OR CREDIT CARD. Como Lake Park is a certified 5K course and relatively flat. The 5K race will be timed and begin at 6:00 PM. Awards will be presented 3 deep to the top male and female runners. In addition, age group awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners in each of the following groups: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older. If you're walking, we have a pretty easy 1 mile course laid out for you but you can walk as far as you are comfortable with. The walk will begin at 6:15 PM after the runners have started. Register before May 5 to make sure you get a t-shirt. Registrations after May 5 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. Same day registration will be available but will not include a tshirt or goodie bag.
  • Hope for Tomorrow 5K Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 4th June 2026 (6:15PM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS 22 NOV
    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED BUT SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE STARTING AT 4:00 PM. COST IS $35 PAYABLE IN CASH, CHECK, VENMO, OR CREDIT CARD. Walkers will not be timed. The 5K walk route is the same as the run but there is a 1 mile short cut option available as well. Please walk as far as you are comfortable with. The walk will begin at 6:15 PM after the runners have started. Register before May 5 to make sure you get a t-shirt. Registrations after May 5 are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

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Como Lake Park, 2220 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, 14086, NY, United States

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