Leap 4 The Lily Pad

We hope you will join us to support disability awareness + raise funds for operating costs for The Lily Pad Cafe by participating in the 14th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad on April 11, 2026 at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center Green Space in Ridgeland, MS! ALL proceeds will go towards operational costs of The Lily Pad Cafe.

The Lily Pad employs & trains individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities to equip these men & women with the tools necessary to obtain employment by local businesses so that they can not only achieve their full potential, but display to the community their abundant talents and abilities.

With YOUR help, we have been able to raise over $750,000 for The Lily Pad! The 14th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad will kick off at the green space in front of Methodist Rehab in Ridgeland, MS with a fun run, a 5K run/walk, and a 0.0 race. Our Pepsi Food Tent is shaping up to one of our best featuring drinks courtesy of Brown Bottling Group + food from several local vendors! Enjoy live music, a kid zone including a sensory tent, characters + much more! If you are interested in volunteering opportunities at our event, please click here.

Are you or someone you know interested in being a sponsor? Click here to download a sponsorship packet or email kristin@thelilypadms.com.

*This is a Rain or Shine event. If there is inclement weather, we will make announcements if there are changes to the event.

**No pets allowed. We kindly request no pets at our event due to venue and insurance restrictions.  


 

Event Schedule:

April 10, Friday (at The Lily Pad):

  • 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Packet Pick-up and Registration

April 11, Saturday (at the green space infront of Methodist Rehab in Ridgeland)

  • 3:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Packet Pick-up and Registration
  • 5:30 p.m. - Fun Run
  • 6:00 p.m. - 5K Start, 0.0 Start/finish, Food Tent Opens, Music begins

Race Routes

*Coming soon

Where to Park on Saturday, April 11: