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 - 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

 

 

Special Guests Todd Santos Chief Meteorologist from WIVB Channel 4 News will be joining us as our Event Emcee again this year!

Join us near the small stage at 2:00pm for Race Awards and team fundraising!

Race medals are given to the top 3 women and top 3 men in each category.

Plus the Top 3 fundraising teams are given prizes. 

 

1) Search for the fundraiser by name  For example: "Lemon Heads"

2) Select "Join Team" 

3) Register under selected team name

*Please note that only fundraisers show under the Team Name

EARLY PACKET PICK UP: TBD: IF THERE IS NOT A CONCERT SCHEDULED -This will MOST LIKELY take place on Saturday, June 6th from 12pm-2pm at the Lakeside Complex near the bike park circle. Beat the crowds on race day, pull right up for packet! 

IF THERE IS A CONCERT on SATURDAY JUNE 6th at TERMINAL B - we will have a back up plan.

RACE DAY PACKET-PICK UP: for Buffalo will take place on race day beginning at 9:30am at Lakeside Complex located at 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard

Our lovely volunteer crew will greet you and point you in the right direction to the packet pick up tent for both the One Mile walk and 5K Run! Be sure to grab a schedule of events so you know when the medal presentation begins under the Main tent.

Packet Pick up includes your chipped race bib and beverage tickets (A Race shirt for those who registered by 5/15/25) NEW THIS YEAR - you can write your CP Warriors name on your race bib!

Ankle weights are 100% optional but available to wear while supplies last. We ask that you return the weights post race to the "Ankle weight return bin"

The Blend Food truck will be on site early morning for coffee, protein shakes and protein bites!

Team Captains that raised $500 and $1000 please pick up your team captain prize at the MLAF Store.

PARKING:

FREE Parking in lot at Lakeside Complex.

RESTROOMS: There will be hand washing station, rented porta potty's, ADA accessible.

 

You will see smiles everywhere as we LOVE BOLD for our CP Warriors. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront while cheering on our CP warriors as they cross the finish line! You can expect banana's, granola bars, and snacks, and cold water! DJ Milk will be spinning the tunes while Todd Santos Chief 4 Warn Meteorologist takes us through the day! The Up Guys are performing, special dance from Moving Miracles, Face Painting, tattoos, hair braiding and more! 

All CP Warriors are given a special pin and lanyard each year!

Pinning Ceremony will take place before the One Mile walk at 11:30am

The Try-It Beer truck will be keeping adult beverages fresh! Make sure you hold on to your beer tickets you receive at packet pick up to hand in for 2 beers (21 Years or older).

 

Stop by our signature lemonade stand, grab a sweet treat and shop at the Make Lemon Aide pop up store and definitely check out the the food trucks for a bite to eat!

5K Medals will take place outside near the small stage along with awards for highest team fundraisers around 2:00pm.

If you forgot your sunscreen no worries we have you covered!

 

Dear Team Captains:

Log-In

Start Registration Process

Select "Bring Back my team"

Create fundraiser

Share and email family and friends to join!

Don't forget - we have prizes for team captains that raise funds:

Team Captains that raised $500 and $1000 please pick up your team captain prize at the MLAF Store on race day!

FROM THE NORTH - Participants using I-190 South to get to Lakeside Lawn should take exit 5 for Louisiana Street, turn left on Louisiana St., Continue on to Ohio St to Fuhrmann Blvd. Right onto Fuhrmann Blvd, destination will be down Fuhrman Blvd on Left.

Other option includes: from NY-33 take Oak St Exit, merge onto N Oak St. Turn Left onto Seneca St, Right onto Michigan Ave, Left onto Ohio St, Right onto Fuhrmann Blvd. Destination will be down Fuhrman Blvd on Left

FROM THE SOUTH - If coming from the south towns please take exit 5 off I-190 North - ramp turn right onto Hamburg. You then take a right onto South Park and then a left onto Louisiana Street, Continue on to Ohio St to Fuhrmann Blvd. Right onto Fuhrmann Blvd, destination will be down Fuhrman Blvd on Left.

Or use Tift St exit off Hwy 5, at Circle head towards Fuhrmann Blvd. Destination will be down Fuhrmann Blvd on Left

FREE PARKING AT 901 Fuhrmann Blvd.

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Lemon Squeezes!

LOVE BOLD is the theme this year! We are going with an awesome Port & Company Green Tie-Dye!!!

Race shirts are guaranteed if you register by May 15th only, then available while supplies last. 

ADULT, 1 MILE WALK: T-Shirt

Child 1 MILE WALK: T-Shirt

ADULT 5K RUN: T-Shirt

Child 5K RUN: T-Shirt

VIRTUAL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ALL AGES: T-Shirt