Lockport Elks Veterans Run
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Lockport Elks Veterans Run
The Lockport Elks Veterans Run is the third annual 5K held in Lockport, New York on November 8, 2026. All proceeds support Pawsitive for WNY Heroes, an organization that trains and provides service dogs for local veterans with disabilities; the stated cost to provide one service dog is $7,500.
The course starts and finishes at Lockport Elks Lodge 41 on Canal Road and is USATF certified. Local veterans and their "Best Friends" will be present at the finish area. Due to insurance liabilities, dogs are not allowed to run the course.
Online registration remains open up until race day, and race day registration and packet pickup take place at Lockport Elks Lodge 41. Runners who register by October 23, 2026 are guaranteed an official Pawsitive For Heroes t-shirt; any extra shirts are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Adult registration is listed as $30 with a higher fee on race day.
Awards are presented to the first overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female 5K runners in these age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older. Additional trophies recognize the oldest female and male runners, and door prizes are awarded during the ceremony.
A post-race celebration includes homemade chilies, hot soups, cookies, desserts, pizza, snacks such as water, fruit, and yogurt, and a cash bar. Free parking is available at the lodge and within walking distance. Professional RFID timing and live results are provided, with finish line photos and downloadable finisher certificates available after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
