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 17, 2026
  • Location: Messiah University - 1 University Ave Ste 3056, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Time: 10:00 am

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Join us for the 2nd Annual Unified 5k at Messiah University on May 17th for a celebration of inclusion and ability.

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

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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

Thank you to our Incredible 2025 Vendors!

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Aaron’s Acres logo featuring a large yellow heart outlined with blue curved lines forming the letters “A A,” alongside the organization name and the tagline “Embracing Possibilities Beyond Disabilities.”
Fitness 4 Focus logo with a stylized barbell forming part of the “4” in the name, featuring bold black and bright blue text.
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5k Route

A map showing the race route for a 5K event through Grantham, Pennsylvania. The red line starts near Messiah College, winds through the campus and Grantham neighborhood, and loops westward along W Grantham Road and U.S. Route 15 before returning.
Elevation profile chart of a race course showing gradual changes in terrain. The course starts at 462 feet, peaks at 491 feet, and has a total elevation gain of 155 feet over roughly 3 miles.

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.

Community Impact

Meet our 2025 Recipient, Andrew

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.

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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
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.

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.
Race Director

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