Laps of Love 2026- Presented by Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Buffalo, New York
- Price $25.00 - $30.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Laps of Love event on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at the beautiful Outer Harbor in Buffalo, Erie! This annual celebration, hosted by the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy, invites participants of all ages to take part in a 5K run or a One Mile honorary walk/run/roll. This family-friendly event is dedicated to honoring the incredible CP Warriors and aims to raise $180,000 for physical therapy grants that enhance access to vital recovery programs.
Get ready for a day filled with positivity and community spirit! The festivities kick off at 11 AM, with pre-race activities leading up to the One Mile starting at noon and the 5K at 1 PM. Participants can enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and plenty of treats. Whether you’re walking, running, or rolling, your participation helps spread hope and strength in the fight against cerebral palsy. Don’t forget to register by May 15th for a guaranteed event t-shirt, and join the movement to support those living with CP. Let’s LOVE BOLD together at Laps of Love!
Get ready for a day filled with positivity and community spirit! The festivities kick off at 11 AM, with pre-race activities leading up to the One Mile starting at noon and the 5K at 1 PM. Participants can enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and plenty of treats. Whether you’re walking, running, or rolling, your participation helps spread hope and strength in the fight against cerebral palsy. Don’t forget to register by May 15th for a guaranteed event t-shirt, and join the movement to support those living with CP. Let’s LOVE BOLD together at Laps of Love!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME FRIENDS!! It is time to LOVE BOLD!
Please join The Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP at our annual 5K and One Mile honorary CP Walk/Run/Roll on Sunday, June 7th! Join the foundation in amplifying the message of hope and strength, as we are making the event bigger and better - Let's LOVE BOLD together. We are excited to share that we have been providing a decade of support to Children and Adults living with Cerebral Palsy! We are back again this year and beautiful Terminal B at the Outer Harbor for an inclusive day family friendly fun-filled event that honors our CP Warriors!
Whether you have CP, love someone with CP, lost someone you love with CP, or are a supporter of CP at Laps of Love you can show your role at the race and be celebrated for the important role you play!
We are excited to announce our 2026 Laps of Love Ambassador -Bryce Bilson! Be sure to look out for our friend wearing the green sash!
The 5K is accessible and truly beautiful walk or run along the Outer Harbor Lake Erie. In addition the pre & post-race activities will be at the new Terminal B Amphitheatre on paved ground.
* You may register for the 5K or 1 Mile walk on the day of the event SUNDAY, JUNE 7th before the races begin starting at 9:30am.
* Online registration closes on June 4th to ensure our timing company has all the correct information for smooth race day!
* T-Shirts are only guaranteed to registrants who are registered by May 15th. After that we stop collecting shirt sizes and shirts may be available at a first come first serve basis while supplies last.
You can choose to run, walk, or roll to support the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. Our goal is to raise $180,000 to support our physical therapy grant program that expands access to the First Step Recovery Model in Buffalo, N.Y.
HOW IT WORKS: JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO WALK/RUN/ROLL VOLUNTEER OR SPONSOR!
Register for Laps of Love! You can register multiple people at once! Tell your friends and family to join your team!
If you like...Create a TEAM or Fundraiser to celebrate your CP Warrior, a fundraiser page, set your fundraising goal, and share your story about why you are raising money for individuals with Cerebral Palsy! It takes an army of good hearts!
Returning Teams: Captains please renew your team and then invite your friends and family to join!
You are guaranteed to see tons of smiling faces!!
If participating virtually, get out there and walk/run/roll with your family, furry friends, and neighbors! We encourage you to post photos with the hashtag #LapsOfLove2026 for both the 1-mile and 5k.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE NOTE THESE DETAILS AND EARLY BIRD PRICING
* EARLY PACKET PICKUP - TBD DEPENDING ON CONCERT SCHEDULE AT OUTER HARBOR.
* PACKET PICKUP (SHIRTS AND RACE BIBS) WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 9:30AM ON RACE DAY
* VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE WNY AREA WILL BE SENT THEIR T-SHIRTS VIA USPS PRIOR TO JUNE 7TH IF REGISTERED BY MAY 15TH
* T-SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY MAY 15TH THEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST.
START TIMES: RAIN OR SHINE
ONE MILE STARTS AT 12:00PM (NOON)
5K STARTS AT 1:00PM
_POST RACE PARTY: 2PM-3PM_
_PRE-RACE ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT 11AM_
The Incredible DJ Milk will be joining us to bring fantastic music, Todd Santos Meteorologist from Channel 4 News will be our Emcee, Award Ceremony, Signature Lemonaide stand, Sweet treats stand, individually wrapped finish line snacks, water, lemonade, Adults 21 years old and over will be given 2 beer tickets with registration. Chair Massages by the International Massage Institute, Balloon Brothers, Characters and Mascots and more and we finish planning! The Blend Food Truck will be on site in the morning serving protein shakes and bites and coffee be sure to start your day with the Blend! Food trucks for a more heartier bite post-race.
LOCATION ADDRESS: 901 Fuhrmann Blvd. Newly paved parking lot and we will have two golf carts to shuttle folks that need assistance!
_FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO AWARD THERAPY GRANTS FOR FIRST STEP SYMPTOM RECOVERY MODEL. WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!_
_LEMON SQUEEZES,_
_TEAM LEMON AIDE X,O_
Please join The Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP at our annual 5K and One Mile honorary CP Walk/Run/Roll on Sunday, June 7th! Join the foundation in amplifying the message of hope and strength, as we are making the event bigger and better - Let's LOVE BOLD together. We are excited to share that we have been providing a decade of support to Children and Adults living with Cerebral Palsy! We are back again this year and beautiful Terminal B at the Outer Harbor for an inclusive day family friendly fun-filled event that honors our CP Warriors!
Whether you have CP, love someone with CP, lost someone you love with CP, or are a supporter of CP at Laps of Love you can show your role at the race and be celebrated for the important role you play!
We are excited to announce our 2026 Laps of Love Ambassador -Bryce Bilson! Be sure to look out for our friend wearing the green sash!
The 5K is accessible and truly beautiful walk or run along the Outer Harbor Lake Erie. In addition the pre & post-race activities will be at the new Terminal B Amphitheatre on paved ground.
* You may register for the 5K or 1 Mile walk on the day of the event SUNDAY, JUNE 7th before the races begin starting at 9:30am.
* Online registration closes on June 4th to ensure our timing company has all the correct information for smooth race day!
* T-Shirts are only guaranteed to registrants who are registered by May 15th. After that we stop collecting shirt sizes and shirts may be available at a first come first serve basis while supplies last.
You can choose to run, walk, or roll to support the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. Our goal is to raise $180,000 to support our physical therapy grant program that expands access to the First Step Recovery Model in Buffalo, N.Y.
HOW IT WORKS: JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO WALK/RUN/ROLL VOLUNTEER OR SPONSOR!
Register for Laps of Love! You can register multiple people at once! Tell your friends and family to join your team!
If you like...Create a TEAM or Fundraiser to celebrate your CP Warrior, a fundraiser page, set your fundraising goal, and share your story about why you are raising money for individuals with Cerebral Palsy! It takes an army of good hearts!
Returning Teams: Captains please renew your team and then invite your friends and family to join!
You are guaranteed to see tons of smiling faces!!
If participating virtually, get out there and walk/run/roll with your family, furry friends, and neighbors! We encourage you to post photos with the hashtag #LapsOfLove2026 for both the 1-mile and 5k.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE NOTE THESE DETAILS AND EARLY BIRD PRICING
* EARLY PACKET PICKUP - TBD DEPENDING ON CONCERT SCHEDULE AT OUTER HARBOR.
* PACKET PICKUP (SHIRTS AND RACE BIBS) WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 9:30AM ON RACE DAY
* VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE WNY AREA WILL BE SENT THEIR T-SHIRTS VIA USPS PRIOR TO JUNE 7TH IF REGISTERED BY MAY 15TH
* T-SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY MAY 15TH THEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST.
START TIMES: RAIN OR SHINE
ONE MILE STARTS AT 12:00PM (NOON)
5K STARTS AT 1:00PM
_POST RACE PARTY: 2PM-3PM_
_PRE-RACE ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT 11AM_
The Incredible DJ Milk will be joining us to bring fantastic music, Todd Santos Meteorologist from Channel 4 News will be our Emcee, Award Ceremony, Signature Lemonaide stand, Sweet treats stand, individually wrapped finish line snacks, water, lemonade, Adults 21 years old and over will be given 2 beer tickets with registration. Chair Massages by the International Massage Institute, Balloon Brothers, Characters and Mascots and more and we finish planning! The Blend Food Truck will be on site in the morning serving protein shakes and bites and coffee be sure to start your day with the Blend! Food trucks for a more heartier bite post-race.
LOCATION ADDRESS: 901 Fuhrmann Blvd. Newly paved parking lot and we will have two golf carts to shuttle folks that need assistance!
_FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO AWARD THERAPY GRANTS FOR FIRST STEP SYMPTOM RECOVERY MODEL. WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!_
_LEMON SQUEEZES,_
_TEAM LEMON AIDE X,O_
Races
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Adult, 1 Mile Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 16 JANOver 18 years old. Join us at our new location the Lakeside Complex at the Buffalo Waterfront. You will enjoy a beautiful day on the picturesque water front on the smooth paved one while loop. The ONE MILE STARTS AT 12:00PM Early Packet Pick UP will be on Saturday, June 8th from 12-2pm at Lakeside Complex bike park parking lot next to the snack shack. Drive right up and pick up your bib, shirt and more the day before the race! OR PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 9:30AM ON RACE DAY Race Registration will be open on Sunday June 9th at 9am -
Adult 5k Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (1:00PM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 16 JANOver 18 years old. Join us at our new location the Lakeside Complex at the Buffalo Waterfront. You will enjoy a beautiful day on the picturesque water front on the smooth paved one while loop. The 5k STARTS AT 1:00PM Early Packet Pick UP will be on Saturday, June 10th from 12-2pm at Lakeside Complex bike park parking lot next to the snack shack. Drive right up and pick up your bib, shirt and more the day before the race! OR PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 9:30AM ON RACE DAY Race Registration will be open on Sunday June 8th at 9am -
Child 5K RUN
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (1:00PM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 16 JANUnder 18 years old. Join us at our new location the Lakeside Complex at the Buffalo Waterfront. You will enjoy a beautiful day on the picturesque water front on the smooth paved one while loop. The 5k STARTS AT 1:00PM Early Packet Pick UP will be on Saturday, June 8th from 12-2pm at Lakeside Complex bike park parking lot next to the snack shack. Drive right up and pick up your bib, shirt and more the day before the race! OR PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 9:30AM ON RACE DAY Race Registration will be open on Sunday June 9th at 9am -
Child 1 MILE WALK
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 16 JANUnder 18 years old. Join us at our new location the Lakeside Complex at the Buffalo Waterfront. You will enjoy a beautiful day on the picturesque water front on the smooth paved one while loop. The ONE MILE STARTS AT 11:00AM Early Packet Pick UP will be on Saturday, June 8th from 12-2pm at Lakeside Complex bike park parking lot next to the snack shack. Drive right up and pick up your bib, shirt and more the day before the race! OR PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 9:30AM ON RACE DAY Race Registration will be open on Sunday June 9th at 9am -
Virtual in Your Neighborhood All Ages
Incl. T-Shirt
$30.00
OPENS 16 JANWalk/ Run / Roll in your home, around your block, or wherever you feel safe, and tag us @make_lemon_aide_for_cp on Instagram or @Make Lemon Aide For Cerebral Palsy on Facebook to share your time outside! You may post your times for fun! tag us @make_lemon_aide_for_cp on Instagram or @Make Lemon Aide For Cerebral Palsy on Facebook to share your time outside! Thank you!
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