Thank You, Twin Cities!

The 2nd Annual Unified 5K at Harriet Island in St. Paul was a wonderful 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 race in St. Paul would not have happened.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line in 2027!

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A Race for Every Body

Thank you to our 2026 Twin Cities Sponsors!

Thank you to our Volunteers!

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

Scenes from the 2026 Twin Cities 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!

Community Impact

So Every Body Can Move

Thanks to our partnership with Less Leg More Heart and the support of Atlantic ProCare and Ossur, we were able to donate a running blade to Sean Cooney, a local amputee. With his new running blade and the support of his family and friends, Sean was able to complete his first 5K. 

Thank you to our Brunswick Race Directors!

Brendan Aylward

Race Director
Brendan Aylward’s career has revolved around making fitness and physical activity accessible for people with disabilities. He is the owner of Unified Health and Performance, Executive Director of AdaptX, and a member of Team Hoyt New England, completing more than 100 races together with his friend, Jacob. He hosted the first Unified 5k in 2019 and is now working on scaling the event to communities around the country to make endurance sports accessible.

Robert Carter

Race Director
Originally from Lancaster, MA, Robert Carter has long been passionate about running and inclusion. He spent a significant amount of time through high school at Unified Health and Performance, supporting athletes with disabilities in the gym. Robbie graduated from Arcadia University in May 2023, where he competed in sprints and jumps. After graduating, Robbie moved to the Twin Cities for work, where he now serves as a Territory Manager for Mizuno Running, covering six states and spending most of his time talking about two things he loves, shoes and running. His most impressive accomplishment? Running (and medaling) in the first-ever Unified 5K. Now, he’s excited to bring that same inclusive and empowering experience to Saint Paul, ensuring that runners of all abilities can share in the joy of movement and competition.
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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