Unified 5K - Mechanicsburg

Event Overview

The 2026 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.

Event Details

• Date: May 17th, 2026
• Location: Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA
• Courses: Participants can run, walk, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 Mile course.
• Expo: Check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, celebrating organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.

About AdaptX

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.

Support and Initiatives

• Benefit: These events support AdaptX initiatives, specifically our Scholarship and Ambassador Fund.
• Mission: The fund addresses socioeconomic barriers to participation.
• Goal: We aim to make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.
• More Info: Visit our website for further details and registration: Unified 5K - Mechanicsburg.