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The Unified 5K Series · Mechanicsburg, PA

Thank You, Mechanicsburg!

The 2nd Annual Unified 5K at Messiah University 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 Mechanicsburg would not have happened.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line on May 16th, 2027!

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May 2026

A Race for Every Body

A cyclist walking a bike beside a runner in the car park before the start
A wheelchair racer holding up her finisher medal in the gym
Four runners together on the road at Messiah University
A handcyclist racing past the campus buildings
A young runner and an adult crossing a pedestrian crossing on the course

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

  • Ability, Ottobock Care
  • Chair Champs
  • Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe LLP
  • AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
  • JAL Law Group
  • UniqueSource Products and Services
  • TRUE
  • St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • LHM Physical Therapy Institute

On the day

Thank you to our Volunteers!

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

A race director addressing participants with a microphone in the Messiah University gym

Scenes from the 2026 Mechanicsburg 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 visitor in a wheelchair talking with exhibitors at a stand
  • Participants gathered in the gym before the race
  • A Chair Champs prize wheel on a stand, with visitors taking part

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 two running blades to very deserving recipients, Daryl and Mike.

Thank you to our Mechanicsburg Race Director!

  • 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.

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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