Logo for the 5K Unified & AdaptXpo event. The number '5' is in bold black, while the letter 'K' is in bright blue. The word 'UNIFIED' is in uppercase black letters, partially overlaying the 'K.' To the right, '& AdaptXpo' is in a smaller black and blue font.

Join Team Highland Friendship Club

A Regional Charity Partner for the 2025 Unified 5k

Logo for Highland Friendship Club, featuring bold blue and white text on a yellow oval background with a red ribbon banner across the center displaying the word "Friendship."
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The mission of AdaptX is to address barriers to fitness and physical activity for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. We do so through education, research, advocacy, and opportunity. The 2025 Unified 5k series is one of those opportunities.

We are grateful for our partnership with Highland Friendship Club and are proud to offer free registration to the 2025 Unified 5k Twin Cities for any adaptive athlete that participates in HFC programs.

In line with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA, we believe that a guide or support runner that is necessary for an individual with a disability to safely and successfully complete a race, is considered a reasonable accommodation. As a result, anyone who would help you complete the race may also register for free and can use the links below to do so. 

These events are our organization’s primary fundraising source, so if you’d like to support the work that we do at AdaptX, you can select the traditional registration option or make a donation at checkout. Thank you for supporting our mission to make fitness and physical activity accessible.

Join us at Lake Phalen on June 8th!

When: Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Where: Lake Phalen – 1600 Phalen Dr. Saint Paul, MN

Expo – 8:30am | Early Start – 9:30am | Traditional Start – 10:00am

Early start is intended for those who anticipate taking longer than an hour to complete the 5k or 1 mile course

Aerial map of the Lake Phalen area showing event logistics for the Unified 5K. The “Expo at the Pavillion” is labeled near the lakeshore with restroom icons. Three blue “P” icons indicate parking areas, including one designated “for Adaptive Athletes.” A yellow label marks a “NO PARKING” zone at the golf course.

Aerial view of Lake Phalen with icons for the parking lots, bathroom access, and a label for the Expo location

Check out the Twin Cities Courses!

5k Route

Map showing a 3-point walking or running route looping around Lake Phalen in Saint Paul, Minnesota, passing through Phalen Regional Park and the Phalen Recreation Center.
Elevation chart for a 5k mile route showing mostly level terrain with slight rises and dips. The route starts at 865 feet, peaks at 883 feet, and gains a total of 68 feet.

One Mile Route

Map showing a short trail segment through Phalen Regional Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota, running south along Lake Phalen from near Lookout Park to the Phalen Lakeside Activity Center, passing the China Friendship Garden.
Elevation chart for a short 1-mile route starting at 865 feet and peaking at 872 feet, with a total gain of 12 feet. The path is nearly flat with only slight elevation changes throughout.

Visit the page for the 2025 Unified 5k Twin Cities page to learn more about the course and expo. 

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Two athletes stand behind custom racing wheelchairs with two participants seated, ready to start a race under a large green 'START' banner. The athletes wear 'Team Hoyt' shirts, symbolizing an inclusive race experience. The background features a crowd of spectators and colorful banners on a city street.

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