Kick Off Pride Season in WNY
By Joining Niagara Pride For The
4th Annual WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K Fun Run/Walk Event
Niagara Pride's WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K returns in 2025, with a number of new elements and features, making it not only the premier LGBTQ+ health and wellness focused event in all of WNY, but also the event to kick off Pride Season in our area!
For 2025, the WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K will feature:
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Several local health providers as vendors sharing information about LGBTQ+ specific and/or LGBTQ+ affirming programs and services
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Opportunities for on-site testing and screenings
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New this year, The WNY Shopping With Pride Village - LGBTQ+ and ally vendors will be present to sell various items, crafts, and merchandise
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Also new this year, presentations on various topics related to LGBTQ+ health and wellness from local subject matter experts.
This is a fun run/walk...so you can run, strut, or sashay your way across the finish line!
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 9am to 2pm
5K Start Time: 10am
Location: SUNY Niagara
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY
Parking: Free on campus
Food: Participants will receive a hotdog, chips, soda/water as part of their registration
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WNY LGBTQ+ PRIDE & WELLNESS 5K PARTICIPANTS:
The 5K is an all-inclusive event, allowing for individuals of all ages, ability levels, and experiences to participate. Individuals can run or walk the event. We encourage local businesses and corporations to enter as teams, showing your support for the WNY LGBTQ+ community.
Sign Up to be a 5K participant by purchasing your entry ticket below:
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HEALTH & WELLNESS VENDORS:
This event is designed to bring awareness to the LGBTQ+ community about WNY providers and agencies that offer various health and wellness services (physical, mental health, recovery, legal, housing, financial, etc.) that are either LGBTQ+ specific and/or LGBTQ+ affirming.
Agencies wishing to provide brief lecture style presentations the day of the event, please contact Sherry Fossett and Ronald Piaseczny at info@niagarapride.org with your presentation idea, presenter information, and other details.
Sign Up to be a Health & Wellness Vendor by selecting the vendor registration that best fits your business and proceed to the checkout to pay your vendor fee.
***When checking out, please provide your business name and details in the Vendor Details Section at the checkout page!***
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WNY SHOPPING WITH PRIDE VILLAGE VENDORS:
We welcome LGBTQ+ and ally business owners, vendors, artisans, and crafters to be part of this 1-day event.
Sign Up to be a WNY Shopping With Pride Village Vendor by selecting the vendor registration and proceed to the checkout to pay your vendor fee.
***When checking out, please provide your business name and details in the Vendor Details Section at the checkout page!***
SPONSORSHIP
WNY LGBTQ+ PRIDE & WELLNESS 5K EVENT
If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring our event (monetarily or with in-kind donation), please either email president@niagarapride.org or by filling out the form below.
Levels of Sponsorship:
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Bronze - $100 to $499: Sponsor is mentioned on the event t-shirt and all printed materials, as well as on our social media.
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Silver - $500 to $999: Bronze level plus a sign along the 5K route with your logo and two (2) 5K participation entry fees waived.
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Gold - $1,000 to $2,499: Silver level plus free vendor tent space during the event and four (4) 5K participation entry fees waived.
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Platinum - $2,500 to $4,999: Gold level plus six (6) 5K participation entry fees waived.
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Diamond - $5,000 or more: Platinum level plus ten (10) 5K participation entry fees waived and a unique recognition award.