Laps of Love 2026- Presented by Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy

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 - IS FRIDAY, JUNE 5th from 4pm-7pm at the Bike Park at Lakeside Complex (825 Fuhrmann Blvd) 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

Our DJ Jimmy will 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, Imperial Pizza, NEW -Hot Dog stand 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

Join fellow runners on January 7, 2026 for the Laps of Love 2026- Presented by Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Buffalo.