Unified 5K - Mechanicsburg
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Unified 5K Mechanicsburg description
The 2nd Annual Unified 5K in Mechanicsburg is an accessible road race held at Messiah University on May 17, 2026. The event is built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to compete and includes race distances and community-focused programming that support adaptive athletes.
- 5K route: campus and Grantham neighborhood, loops along W Grantham Road and U.S. Route 15.
- One Mile route: loops on Messiah University campus past Old Main and Falcon Fitness Center.
Course materials show elevation details for both routes. The 5K course starts near 462 feet, peaks near 491 feet, and records about 155 feet of total elevation gain over the roughly 3 mile course. The one mile route covers about 0.7 miles, starts near 478 feet, peaks near 494 feet, and records about 35 feet of elevation gain.
The event features an AdaptXpo for adaptive sports organizations and vendors. Past vendor participants are listed for 2025, and the event offers a vendor and exhibitor program focused on adaptive equipment and services. The race also partners with Less Leg More Heart to donate a running blade to an amputee at each event. The Falcon Fitness Center at Messiah University is named as an adaptive fitness beneficiary, with plans to complete AdaptX curriculum and receive equipment support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
