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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Mechanicsburg, PA

  • Date: May 31, 2025
  • Location: Messiah University
  • Time: 10:00 am

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40 Days
05 Hours
25 Minutes
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Join us on May 31st at Messiah University for a celebration of inclusion and ability.

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A start line picture of a variety of athletes with and without disabilities starting a road race.
Three men wearing matching navy blue "CMPT Central Mass Physical Therapy & Wellness" t-shirts stand together under a red canopy tent, smiling at the camera. The man on the left is wearing sunglasses and giving a thumbs-up, while the other two have their arms around each other. In the background, a person in a blue "Unified Health & Performance" shirt is lying on a table with their leg stretched, and event tents with banners and people are visible. The setting is outdoors on a sunny day.

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 inquire about exhibiting at our Pennsylvania AdaptXpo.

Become a Vendor or Exhibitor
Two athletes using forearm crutches engage in an adaptive soccer game on a grassy field, focusing on a green soccer ball. One wears a navy blue shirt and light blue shorts, while the other wears a black 'adaptX' shirt and gray shorts. Behind them, three other participants with crutches walk toward the game, smiling. A soccer goal and lush green trees are visible in the background.

Join our Incredible Line-up of Vendors

Check out the Mechanicsburg Courses!

5k Route

Digital map with a red route line between Messiah University and Grantham. It starts and ends at the same spot, crossing Trout Run, looping near Gettysburg Pike, and passing Grantham Park and athletic fields.
Line graph labeled 'Elevation' shows changes over 2.5 miles. Y-axis ranges from 329 ft to 576 ft. Starts at 478 ft, dips below 410 ft, then rises to 494 ft. Total gain is 154 ft. Key stats in the top right.

One Mile Route

Digital map of Messiah University with a red route line starting and ending at the same point. It passes Old Main, Falcon Fitness Center, and residence halls, looping around a parking lot and detouring near the volleyball court.
Line graph labeled 'Elevation' shows elevation changes over 0.7 miles. Y-axis ranges from 361 ft to 576 ft. Elevation starts at 478 ft, peaks at 494 ft, with a 35 ft gain. Key stats listed in the top right.

Thank you to our Mechanicsburg Sponsors!

Local sponsor announcement coming soon!

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Community Impact

Male runner with a prosthetic blade on his right leg strides along a paved path at sunset. Wearing a white t-shirt, brown shorts, and a black cap, he moves past a grassy field with a soccer goal and distant trees.

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

Our goal is to donate a Hoyt Running Chair or handcycle at as many races as possible. If you are interested in receiving one of these pieces of equipment, click the button below to fill out an application.

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.
Spacious, well-lit gym with weightlifting equipment, resistance bands, and machines. A squat rack with colorful 'UMAX' plates stands in the foreground. The background features dumbbells, cable machines, cardio equipment, and medicine balls.

Adaptive Fitness Beneficiary

The Falcon Fitness Center at Messiah University will be our 2025 Adaptive Fitness beneficiary. Their staff will complete the AdaptX curriculum, and we will help outfit the facility with equipment to support their adaptive athletes.

Learn More about the Falcon Fitness Center

Meet the Team

Nate Nester

Race Director
Nate Nester is a Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Pennsylvania and an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist. He has spent his career working with athletes in a variety of settings and has used his experience across the health spectrum. He has experience working with patients immediately after surgery through their return to competition or activities of daily living. He has also recently completed an adaptive certification course through AdaptX and is working on developing more inclusive programming to offer opportunities for all individuals to pursue their health and wellness journey at Messiah University. He is dedicated to helping his clients reach their health and fitness goals through personalized programming and evidence-based practice.

Kayla Kittlitz

Race Director
Kayla Kittlitz is an Applied Health Science major in a 5-Year Accelerated Occupational Therapy Program. As part of her role at Messiah she has had the opportunity to work alongside and participate in the development of Messiah University’s adaptive fitness program for spinal cord injury patients. She has found an unexpected passion for the field and for empowering individuals in accomplishing their fitness goals. She remains excited to learn and grow in the field of adaptive fitness as she continues to work alongside clients and develop programs that encourage and strengthen them. As she transitions into graduate school in the fall, she looks forward to discovering opportunities to combine her love for Occupational Therapy and her work with those who have experienced spinal cord injuries.

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