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.
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Lancaster, MA

  • Date: May 30, 2026
  • Location: RFK Community Alliance - 971 Main St, Lancaster, MA
  • Time: 10:00 am

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Join us for the 8th Annual Unified 5k in Lancaster on May 30th for a celebration of inclusion and ability.

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Athletes and volunteers at an inclusive race. Two push-assisted racing wheelchairs are propelled by runners. A red chair athlete wears a white hat; another in blue is pushed by a runner in red.
A smiling woman inside a bright blue ice cream truck hands a frozen treat to a customer wearing a matching blue shirt. The woman in the truck wears a white "Rick Hoyt Research Lab" t-shirt and holds another frozen treat in her other hand. The truck features ice cream graphics and text, with a menu displayed on the side. A pickup truck is parked in the background under a clear blue sky.

Become a Volunteer

Get involved and be a volunteer at the race. Click the link below to learn more and sign up for specific volunteer roles.

Volunteer for the Race

Join us for the Expo

Are you an adaptive sports organization or a company that supports individuals with disabilities? Click the button below to fill out our vendor application and join our wonderful line-up of individuals and organizations.

Become a Vendor or Exhibitor
A man with short dark hair and a smile sits in a Bowhead adaptive off-road handcycle, gripping the handlebars. He is wearing a gray T-shirt, shorts, and white sneakers with orange accents. The handcycle has rugged tires and an electric assist system. Behind him, a blue and green van with the words "Breaking Down Barriers to Adventure" is visible. A person in a green shirt holds a red mobility cane, while another participant in athletic gear checks their phone. The setting is an outdoor event focused on adaptive sports and inclusivity.

Thank You to our 2025 Vendors!

101 Mobility logo with the number and letters partially formed by green circular arrows, representing accessibility and motion.
Bionic Project Inc. logo in bold black text, with the letter “C” extended into a horizontal bracket-like shape.
Adaptive Sports New England logo with bold red text for “Adaptive Sports” and blue text for “New England” flanked by two horizontal blue lines.
Mass General Brigham Spaulding Rehabilitation logo, featuring teal and blue text alongside a stylized icon resembling a building with waves.
Saucony logo in black, with the brand name in bold lowercase letters and a stylized river-like swoosh featuring three circular cutouts.
Tufts Health Plan logo with a blue rounded-square icon featuring a stylized white figure, next to bold black text reading “TUFTS” above gray text reading “Health Plan.”
Easterseals Massachusetts logo with orange dotted rays forming a burst on the left, and the organization name in orange and navy text.
ANCORE logo with bold red text and a black anchor integrated into the letter “C.”
National Multiple Sclerosis Society logo featuring large orange “MS” letters with a bold black brushstroke crossing through, above the organization’s name in black text.
Waypoint Adventure logo featuring a stylized green “W” symbol on a blue background, with the organization name in white uppercase text to the right.
Logo for the Neuromotor Recovery Lab with stylized text where “N,” “R,” and “L” are bold red, the "o" in "motor" is a neuron graphic, and a red waveform runs through “motor” and “Lab.” Below is the BU Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences logo.

Navigating the 2026 Unified 5k Lancaster

Schedule of Events

8:30am – Bib Pick-up and day-of registration opens

8:30am – Expo begins

9:30am – Early Start begins 

10:00am – Traditional 5k start for open and adaptive divisions

11:00am – Award ceremony

Labeled aerial map of the Dr. Franklin Perkins School campus and surrounding area. Key locations include the Expo area, Bionic Project, vendor tables, and multiple designated parking areas. Restrooms and adaptive athlete parking are clearly marked near the Fishy Playground at RFK Community Alliance. Additional vendor and athlete areas are situated near a central basketball court and grassy fields.

Aerial view of the RFK Community Alliance Campus with icons for the parking lots, bathroom access, and a label for the Expo location

Check out the Lancaster Courses!

5k Route

Map showing a long looped route in Lancaster, Massachusetts, starting near RFK Community Alliance and heading north along Main Street past Creamery Road before looping back. The course passes Dr. Franklin Perkins School, Fishy Playground, and landmarks such as Immaculate Conception Church and Thayer Memorial Library, with numbered markers highlighting key turns.
Elevation chart for a route approximately 3 miles long, starting at 306 feet and reaching a maximum of 316 feet, with a total elevation gain of 86 feet. The path includes a gradual descent around mile 1 and a steady climb beginning after mile 1.7.

Course Description

  • Start at RFK Community Alliance and take a right turn to exit out the back of the parking lot.

  • Turn right onto Harvard Road.

  • At the intersection of Harvard Road and Packard Street, turn right onto Packard Street.

  • Turn right onto Main Street and continue 0.67 miles.

  • Turn left onto Brazao Lane.

  • Run or roll to the end of Brazao Lane, circle around the cul-de-sac, and head back.

  • Turn right onto Main Street and run 0.67 miles.

  • Turn left onto Packard Street, then left onto Harvard Road.

  • Turn left into the RFK parking lot and head to the finish line!

1 Mile Route

Map showing a looped walking or running route in Lancaster, Massachusetts, starting and ending near Dr. Franklin Perkins School. The route travels along Perkins Drive, Packard Street, and Main Street, passing landmarks such as Immaculate Conception Church and Thayer Memorial Library.
Elevation chart for a route just under 1 mile, starting at 306 feet and peaking at 323 feet, with a total elevation gain of 15 feet. The terrain remains mostly flat with minor, gentle rises and dips throughout.

Course Description

  • Start at RFK Community Alliance and take a right turn to exit out the back of the parking lot.

  • Turn right onto Harvard Road.

  • At the intersection of Harvard Road and Packard Street, continue straight on Harvard Road.

  • Turn right onto Main Street and continue 0.25 miles.

  • Turn right onto Perkins Drive and head to the finish line!

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

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TJX logo features bold, uppercase deep red letters in a seamless, geometric style. A registered trademark symbol (®) is at the top right, reflecting strength and reliability as a leading off-price retailer.
Kotlarz Group logo features a stylized "K" as a house roofline with a chimney. "Kotlarz Group" is in bold sans-serif font with a vertical bar. The black-and-white design gives a sleek, professional look.
Venture Community Services logo features "Venture" in deep teal serif font with "Community Services" below in uppercase sans-serif. A circular teal and orange emblem sits left, with a bold orange "50" Anniversary badge on the right.
Boucher Homes logo features "Boucher" in elegant script with a bold uppercase sans-serif font. "Homes" appears below in a modern style. A house icon with overlapping rooflines and a sitting dog adds warmth and inclusivity.
Bolton Global Capital logo features a geometric icon with beige and deep blue triangles. To the right, "BOLTON" is in bold uppercase serif font, with "GLOBAL CAPITAL" below in a smaller uppercase serif font.
Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) logo features a blue square with white "csb" letters and a green stripe. Below, "Cambridge" is in bold blue serif font, followed by "SAVINGS BANK" and regulatory text.
101 Mobility logo with the number and letters partially formed by green circular arrows, representing accessibility and motion.
Tufts Health Plan logo with a blue rounded-square icon featuring a stylized white figure, next to bold black text reading “TUFTS” above gray text reading “Health Plan.”
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Community Impact

Kaitlin, our 2025 Recipient

Blade Donation

Thanks to our partnership with Less Leg More Heart, we will be donating a running blade to an amputee at every race. Click the button below if you are interested in applying to be the recipient.

Apply for a Running Blade

Racing Chair Donation

Through our partnership with Hoyt Running Chairs, The Hoyt Foundation, and the generosity of our donors, we will be donating multiple Hoyt Running Chairs at Unified 5k events throughout 2026. If you are an established duo interested in receiving a custom Hoyt Running chair, fill out the application below.

Apply for a Racing Chair
A diverse group of athletes, including wheelchair racers and handcyclists, lines up at the race start with a crowd of runners and spectators behind them. In the foreground, three adaptive athletes prepare: one on a handcycle, another in a racing wheelchair with an orange helmet, and a third in a green wheelchair wearing a beanie and gloves. Runners in colorful gear, some clapping or cheering, add to the energetic and inclusive atmosphere.

Meet the Team

Brendan Aylward

Race Director

Brendan Aylward

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.

Kyle Champlin

Race Director

Kyle Champlin

Kyle has been a strength and conditioning coach at Unified Health and Performance since he interned at the facility during his senior year. He leads the facility's adaptive and veterans programming. This year, he is stepping into a larger role with the Unified 5k team, coordinating volunteers and calendar fundraising.

Make a Donation

Donate to AdaptX
Donate through a DAF
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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