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.

Thank You, Cumberland!

The 2025 Unified 5K at Cumberland High School was an unforgettable celebration of inclusion and community. Whether you ran, walked, rolled, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered, you helped make this day truly special. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors and vendors. Without you, our inaugural race in Cumberland would not have happened.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line in 2026!

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A Race for Every Body

A smiling participant wearing an orange helmet rides a handcycle past the finish line at the adaptX Unified 5K, surrounded by cheering spectators.
A diverse group of participants, including individuals using canes, walk together under a bright blue Second Wind Race Timing arch at the start of the adaptX Unified 5K.
A young athlete using a handcycle crosses the finish line at the adaptX Unified 5K, flanked by two supporters and cheered on by volunteers under a large blue inflatable arch.
A smiling woman wearing headphones and athletic gear crosses the finish line at the adaptX Unified 5K, breaking the ribbon under light rain and bright green trees.
A young woman in a wheelchair wearing a race bib and “Unified 5K” shirt smiles as she crosses the finish line, breaking through the adaptX banner, with another participant behind her.
Two women cross the adaptX 5K finish line hand in hand with big smiles and raised arms, celebrating together on a rainy, tree-lined path.
A smiling toddler wearing a medal and beanie walks past the adaptX 5K finish line beside a stroller, with an adult and race arch in the background.
Two smiling participants cross the adaptX 5K finish line together, one jumping mid-air in celebration while the other raises a hand in triumph.
A participant in a red rain jacket and sunglasses crosses the adaptX 5K finish line, surrounded by smiling supporters on a tree-lined road.
A young athlete in a neon yellow outfit and helmet smiles while crossing the adaptX 5K finish line on a handcycle, surrounded by trees and cheering spectators.
A smiling athlete using a handcycle crosses the finish line at the adaptX 5K, wearing an orange helmet and glasses, surrounded by a green tree-lined road.
A male runner in a blue shirt and red shorts crosses the adaptX 5K finish line outdoors, raising his arms in celebration while holding a phone.
Alt Text: A smiling runner wearing headphones crosses the adaptX 5K finish line on a rainy day, as volunteers hold up the tape beneath green trees.
A smiling participant using a handcycle crosses the finish line at the adaptX 5K, flanked by two supporters, as someone in a red coat holds the ribbon.
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Thank you to our Cumberland Sponsors!

Seal of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, featuring a blue circular emblem with a central silhouette of the town, surrounded by diamond shapes and the names of local neighborhoods. The outer ring reads “Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, 1747.”
Logo for New Beginnings Orthotics + Prosthetics, featuring a stylized figure with a prosthetic leg running inside a yellow circle on a blue background
Logos of Elite Physical Therapy and Ivy Rehab Network. Elite has a gold swoosh around 'Elite' with 'Physical Therapy' below. Ivy Rehab Network features 'ivy' in green, 'rehab' in blue, and 'Network' in gray.
Logo for Navigant Credit Union featuring the word “Navigant” in bold blue letters with an orange starburst above the letter “i,” and “Credit Union” in smaller blue text below.
Rodio & Ursillo, Ltd. logo in a classic serif font, displaying the name of the law firm in black text on a white background.
The Point32Health logo with purple font and a yelow accent in the '3'
Logo for Sullivan Law Offices, PC featuring white serif text on a solid blue background.
Logo for Bay State Physical Therapy featuring a stylized running figure in a blue square to the left of the bold blue text.
Five women in matching red “Unified 5K” shirts stand together and smile in front of an adaptX banner at an event.

Thank you to our Volunteers!

Thank you to our dozens of volunteers who made this event run smoothly and successfully!

Scenes from the 2025 Cumberland Expo

Our expo was intended to educate and introduce participants to adaptive/para sport and showcase the incredible services of our vendors. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Colorful “Best Buddies” logo showing a yellow and an orange human figure outlined in black, with one figure's arm around the other, symbolizing friendship and inclusion. The background includes abstract lines and shapes in blue, purple, and teal, in a style inspired by artist Keith Haring.
Logo for New Beginnings Orthotics + Prosthetics, featuring a stylized figure with a prosthetic leg running inside a yellow circle on a blue background
Logo for South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation featuring a stylized figure in a wheelchair holding a tennis racket, set against a lime green tennis ball background with the organization’s name curved along the top.
Logo for Ocean State Center for Independent Living with the acronym “OSCIL” in bold navy letters beside a stylized human figure and the full organization name in uppercase.
Logo for The Arc Rhode Island with the organization name in black text beneath a swooping orange and yellow arc symbol.
Two men using wheelchairs talk on a gym floor during an indoor event, with participants in red “Unified 5K” shirts and others moving around in the background.
A smiling athlete in a sport wheelchair rolls across a gym floor, wearing a white shirt and cap, with bleachers and gym equipment in the background.
A young wheelchair athlete prepares to hit a ball with a paddle during an indoor adaptive sports event, as another participant and spectators look on in the gym.
Two uniformed police officers sit side by side on rowing machines in a gymnasium; one gives a double thumbs-up while the other smiles slightly.
Two women on rowing machines in a gym smile as a young man shows them something on the display; a person in a wheelchair moves in the background.
Six people, including a man holding two toddlers, smile together in front of an adaptX step-and-repeat backdrop; one woman wears a race bib and a yellow coat.

Community Impact

A man places a medal around the neck of a race participant wearing a prosthetic leg, in front of an adaptX backdrop at an indoor event.
Three people smile for a photo in front of an adaptX banner. The man in the center wears a race medal and bib number 86, and has a prosthetic leg with a gold design.
Two race participants walk along a wooded road wearing bib numbers 87 and 86; one waves and smiles, while the other, who has a prosthetic leg, walks beside her. A “Children at Play” sign is visible in the background.

Blade Donation

Thanks to our partnership with Less Leg More Heart and New Beginnings Orthotics and Prosthetics, we were able to donate an all-purpose activity blade to a very deserving recipient, Kyle Hazard. We’ll be publishing a story about Kyle this Summer.

Adaptive Fitness Beneficiary

We’ll be working with local YMCAs this Fall to educate their staff and outfit their facilities with some basic adaptive fitness equipment.

Learn more about AdaptX Education
personal trainer in an 'adaptX' cap and shirt assists an older man in a power wheelchair with a resistance band exercise at a gym equipped for adaptive training.

Thank you to our Cumberland Race Directors!

Benjamin Drezek

Race Director
Ben Drezek, a member of the Cumberland High School class of 2017, excelled as a varsity XC and track athlete, still holding the current RI state record in the 3000 meter steeplechase. He continued his athletic and academic success at UMass Lowell, where he earned his Exercise Science degree in 2021 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2024. Ben was a captain for the River Hawks’ XC and track programs, an American East Scholar Athlete of the Year, made appearances at the NCAA National Championships in XC and two times in track. Ben works as a physical therapist at Elite Physical Therapy in Johnston, RI primarily with orthopedic and sport injuries As a Race Director for AdaptX, he is focused on raising awareness and building opportunities for athletes of all abilities to compete and excel, with emphasis on the fact that running is truly a sport for all.

Abby Drezek

Race Director
Abby excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete at Cumberland High School while actively participating in Best Buddies, fostering her commitment to inclusion. She was a three-year captain of the D1 UMass Lowell soccer team, where she earned her Exercise Science degree in 2021 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2024. Abby earned multiple All-Academic Team selections and a nomination for NCAA Woman of the Year in 2021. During a clinical rotation at Unified Health and Performance, Abby was introduced to AdaptX, which ignited her passion for adaptive sports. She saw firsthand the power of inclusivity and knew it was a cause she had to support. Now a pediatric physical therapist at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Abby uses her expertise to help young patients thrive. As a Race Director for AdaptX, she is focused on raising awareness and building opportunities for athletes of all abilities to compete and excel.

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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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