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Unified 5K Cumberland, RI

The Unified 5K Series · Cumberland, RI

Thank You, Cumberland!

The 2nd Annual 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 race in Cumberland would not have happened.

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

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2026

A Race for Every Body

A participant in a power wheelchair under the red start arch
A young racer in a racing chair coming down the course
Two runners pushing a handcycle rider under the start arch
A child on an adaptive trike running the course alongside an adult

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

  • Beacon Bank
  • Elite Physical Therapy, Ivy Rehab Network
  • New Beginnings Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Navigant Credit Union
  • Herrick & White Architectural Woodworkers
  • Brown University Health
  • Care New England Kent Hospital
  • The Greystone Group
  • Bay State Physical Therapy

On the day

Thank you to our Volunteers!

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

The volunteer team behind the A Race for Every Body banner in the school gym

Scenes from the 2026 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!

  • A young visitor trying an adaptive racing chair in the gym
  • The Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy stand at the expo
  • The Space2Thrive team at their stand

Community Impact

Blade Donations

Thanks to our partnership with Less Leg More Heart and the support of Ability Ottobock.care, we were able to donate a running blade to a very deserving recipient John Vittorioso!

  • A finisher raising both arms as he crosses the line

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.

Make a Donation

Every gift puts adaptive equipment under an athlete and keeps registration free for those who need it. AdaptX Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3).

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