Kick Off Pride Season in WNY
By Joining Niagara Pride For The
5th Annual WNY Pride 5K
Fun Run/Walk
&
LGBTQ+ Wellness Event
Niagara Pride's WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ Wellness Event returns in 2026, 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!
Last year, we broke records by having 118 runners/walkers and over 60 vendors in attendance! We're hoping to break records again and have even more people, groups, agencies, and businesses be part of this celebration!
For 2026, the WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ Wellness Event 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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The WNY Shopping with Pride Village - LGBTQ+ and ally vendors will be present to sell various items, crafts, and merchandise
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Drag performances from various local performers
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and new this year...The WNY Pride 5K Drag Race - watch your favorite local drag performers race to the finish line to see who will be crowned WNY's Fastest Drag Superstar!
This is a fun run/walk...so you can run, strut, or sashay your way across the finish line!
DATE
TIME
5K START TIME
LOCATION
PARKING
FOOD
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
10:00 AM
SUNY Niagara
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd
Sanborn NY 14132
Free on campus
Participants will receive a hot dog, chips, and soda/water as part of their registration
WNY PRIDE 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, corporations, agencies, organizations, and Pride groups 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:
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 VENDOR
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!***
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SPONSORSHIP
This year, our goal is to raise $30,000 to establish and operate the first and only LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Program in Niagara County. LGBQT+ youth are at higher risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use compared to their straight counterparts. LGBTQ+ youth also experience higher rates of bullying. According to a 2019 Trevor Project study, every 45 seconds in the US, an LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 13 and 21 attempts suicide.
The drop-in program is our effort to create a safe and affirming space, where these kids can come and feel welcome and accepted while mitigating the factors that can lead to depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide.
We thank you in advance for helping us reach our goal!
Interested in sponsoring?
Pay By Mail
Niagara Pride
138 East Ave, Ste 798
Lockport NY 14095
Sponsorship Levels
Bronze
$100 - $499
Sponsor is mentioned on the event t-shirt and all printed materials, as well as on our social media.