Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane

The Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026!

This is a USATF certified race

Registration opens on March 7th!

All proceeds will directly support the Susan McDaniel Tuition Assistance Fund.

Why we run!

Susan McDaniel, an avid athlete, actress, and equestrian, was a student at Lovelane throughout her two-year battle with cancer. Susan showed us how to defiantly live life.

When surgery took the coordination in her right hand, she learned to write with her left. When treatments left her too exhausted to ride, she took joy in stable chores and teaching other students. Susan’s family spearheaded the Run in her memory to ensure all families have access to Lovelane’s unique and effective therapy.

All proceeds from the Run support Lovelane’s Tuition Assistance Program, so that all children in need can receive the highly beneficial therapy at Lovelane regardless of their family’s financial situation.

Run Details

Run or walk to benefit the children at Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at the Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane. This year’s run is on Sunday, June 7. Join elite and novice runners, families, walkers, and children as they run or walk to support Lovelane at Weston Town Hall in Weston, MA.

For In-Person Participants:

9AM: Registration opens
10:15AM: Diaper Dash
10:30AM: Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run (under 12 years old)
11AM: 5K Race
11:05AM: 1 Mile Walk
11:45AM: Awards presented

  • Prizes for all kids participating in the Diaper Dash and Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run
  • Awards for 5K winners in all age groups and overall winners
  • Food truck, music, face painting, horses, complimentary stretching and movement/injury screenings, as well as waters, fruit and snacks
  • Plenty of on-street parking
  • Stroller, pet, and wheelchair friendly

2026 Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane Sponsors

Dream Big Presenting Sponsors

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
The Principe Group at Morgan Stanley

High Five Contributing Sponsors

The Randle/McDaniel Family
Middlesex Savings Bank
Starkweather & Shepley

Believe Supporting Sponsors

Ball Financial Services Company
LaBelle Roofing, Inc.
Nardella & Taylor LLP
Proctor & Company Insurance Agency, Inc.
Suburban Striders Running Club

Inspire Sponsors

American National Insurance – Jason Charette
Ironpoint Plumbing
Tom Curren

In Kind Sponsors

Iggy’s
Marathon Sports
StretchMed-Weston
Zaftigs

Check us out in the Boston Globe's New England Gives publication of impactful nonprofits!

Due to the inclement weather, Lovelane is closed on Monday, January 26. All lessons and volunteer shifts are cancelled.