Skip to main content

The Accessible 5K

October 4, 2026
Nazareth University
Rochester, NY 14618 US

Meet The Families

Image

Elliana Leone Family

Doctors weren't sure Elliana would survive. Today, she's changing her community so every child can play.

Image

Dytajah Watkins Family

She grew up in foster care. Today, she's raising her nonverbal son with autism—determined to give him the stable, loving childhood she never had.

Image

Ann Marie Witzel Family

She's caring for her son with complex disabilities and her father in hospice—never asking for anything in return.

Events

The Accessible 5K

Price: $32.80
incl. $2.80 Fee
Time: 10:45AM EDT
Events: 5K - Competitive Runners 5K - Families, Walkers, Everyday Wheelchairs 5K - Mobility Chairs & Scooters 5K - Handcycles & Racing Wheelchairs
FREE if you sign up for the 5K too

The Family 1 Mile

Price: $6.30
incl. $1.30 Fee
Time: 10:15AM EDT
Registration ends October 3, 2026 at 3:45pm EDT

Kids 400M

Price: $0
Time: 10:05AM EDT
Registration ends October 3, 2026 at 3:45pm EDT
Open to ages 3 - 12.

Toddler 100M

Price: $0
Time: 10:00AM EDT
Registration ends October 3, 2026 at 3:45pm EDT
Open to ages 4 and under.

Virtual 5K

Price: $22.20
incl. $2.20 Fee
Time: 10:00AM EDT 11:59PM EDT
Registration ends October 3, 2026 at 3:45am EDT

Event Description

The Accessible 5K at Nazareth University, brought to you by Go Shawn Go Foundation, Inc. is an inclusive event designed for families, individuals living with disabilities, walkers, runners, and competitive athletes of all ages. Participants will enjoy a professionally timed, fully accessible 5K course and have the opportunity to test-ride mobility chairs, scooters, and outdoor mobility chairs.

Everyone can join in the fun!

  • Toddler 100-Meter Roll, Walk & Run Fun Loop
  • Kids 400-Meter Roll, Walk & Run Adventure
  • Family 1-Mile Roll, Walk & Run Together
  • Fully Accessible Timed 5K Roll, Walk & Run
  • Adaptive Mobility Test Ride Experience

Sign up for the 5K and you can run the mile too for free!

All distances are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. Participants can roll, walk, run, or move in the way that works best for them!

Included with Registration

  • Short Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt (Guaranteed if registered by September 20th)
  • Event Bib
  • Professional Electronic RFID Timing for the 5K
  • Online results for the 5K
  • Post Race Food and Drink

Contact Form

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Event Location

Nazareth University
4245 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618 US View Location on Map

$1

Raised of $5,000

Donate

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.