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:

• Several local health providers as vendors sharing information about LGBTQ+ specific and/or LGBTQ+ affirming programs and services

• Opportunities for on-site testing and screenings

• New this year, The WNY Shopping With Pride Village - LGBTQ+ and ally vendors will be present to sell various items, crafts, and merchandise

• Also new this year, presentations on various topics related to LGBTQ+ health and wellness from local subject matter experts.

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This is a fun run/walk...so you can run, strut, or sashay your way across the finish line!

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Event Details To Be Announced Soon...but keep your calendars open in May 2025!
   

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 WNY LGBTQ+ PRIDE & WELLNESS 5K PARTICIPANTS:

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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.   

 

As a participant, you will receive an official event t-shirt.  Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers of the 5K.  

WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K Participant Registration Details to be posted soon.  Participants will be able to register and pay the 5K fee once our registration portal is open.

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 HEALTH & WELLNESS VENDORS:

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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.   

Health and Wellness Vendor Registration Details to be posted soon.  Vendors will be able to register and pay vendor fee once our registration portal is open.

 

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 WNY SHOPPING WITH PRIDE VILLAGE VENDORS:

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We welcome LGBTQ+ and ally business owners, vendors, artisans, and crafters to be part of this 1-day event.   

WNY Shopping With Pride Vendor Registration Details to be posted soon.  Vendors will be able to register and pay vendor fee once our registration portal is open.

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