Unified 5K - Mechanicsburg
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Unified 5K in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, May 31, 2025! This vibrant event is more than just a race; it's a celebration of inclusivity, community, and the spirit of competition. Taking place at the beautiful Messiah University, participants can choose to run, walk, roll, or row along the scenic 5K (3.1 miles) course or opt for the 1-mile course, making this event accessible for everyone.
The Unified 5K is designed to foster connections among individuals of all abilities, especially those with intellectual and physical disabilities. After the race, don't miss the AdaptXpo, an exciting adaptive sports expo featuring an array of vendors and clinics focused on health, inclusion, and assistive technology. This event not only promotes fitness but also supports AdaptX's mission to break down barriers to health and wellness through education and advocacy. Mark your calendars and be a part of this uplifting movement to make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body!
The Unified 5K is designed to foster connections among individuals of all abilities, especially those with intellectual and physical disabilities. After the race, don't miss the AdaptXpo, an exciting adaptive sports expo featuring an array of vendors and clinics focused on health, inclusion, and assistive technology. This event not only promotes fitness but also supports AdaptX's mission to break down barriers to health and wellness through education and advocacy. Mark your calendars and be a part of this uplifting movement to make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo that fosters community, connection, and competition. The event emphasizes building inclusive communities, creating opportunities, and making fitness and physical activity accessible for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Join us on May 31st at Messiah University for our inaugural Unified 5k in Mechanicsburg, PA. Participants have the opportunity to run, walk, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 Mile course. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.
Our organization, AdaptX addresses barriers to better health and fitness for people with intellectual and physical disabilities through education, research, advocacy, and scholarship. We are a leading provider in adaptive fitness education and operate The Rick Hoyt Research Lab, which conducts impactful studies that improve fitness and reduce secondary health conditions for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
These events support AdaptX initiatives, specifically our Scholarship and Ambassador Fund, which addresses socioeconomic barriers to participation so that we can MAKE FITNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERY BODY.
Join us on May 31st at Messiah University for our inaugural Unified 5k in Mechanicsburg, PA. Participants have the opportunity to run, walk, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 Mile course. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.
Our organization, AdaptX addresses barriers to better health and fitness for people with intellectual and physical disabilities through education, research, advocacy, and scholarship. We are a leading provider in adaptive fitness education and operate The Rick Hoyt Research Lab, which conducts impactful studies that improve fitness and reduce secondary health conditions for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
These events support AdaptX initiatives, specifically our Scholarship and Ambassador Fund, which addresses socioeconomic barriers to participation so that we can MAKE FITNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERY BODY.
Races
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5k Walk/Run (Early Start)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.80
Select this option if you'd like to complete the full 5k distance but anticipate taking longer than an hour to finish. These participants will start a half hour before the rest of the field. That way, we'll still have a great crowd around the finish line to celebrate your accomplishment! -
5k Run/Roll/Row
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (9:35AM EDT)
$22.20
Unified 5K - Mechanicsburg