The Accessible 5K
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The Accessible 5K
The Accessible 5K at Nazareth University in Rochester, NY is an inclusive community event offering several distance options and an adaptive mobility experience. The event features a professionally timed, fully accessible 5K course and opportunities to test-ride mobility chairs, scooters, and outdoor mobility chairs. All distances are presented as welcoming and accessible; participants may roll, walk, or run according to their needs.
The program includes youth and family distances alongside multiple 5K divisions for different mobility types. Organizers note the event will be postponed until Spring 2027; current registrants will be contacted by the end of September 2026 and offered a refund or the option to roll over their registration to the new date.
Distances and options
- 5K fully accessible timed course; divisions for competitive runners, wheelchairs, and handcycles
- Family 1 Mile free with 5K registration
- Kids 400 m for ages 3 to 12
- Toddler 100 m for ages 0 to 4
- Virtual 5K option available
Registration fees vary by event entry and include a standard fee for 5K entries, a lower fee for the virtual 5K, a small fee for the family mile, and free youth distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
