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The Accessible 5K

October 4, 2026
Nazareth University
Rochester, NY 14618 US

Meet The Families

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Elliana Leone Family

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

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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.

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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

Time: 11:00AM 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

Time: 10:20AM EDT

Kids 400M

Time: 10:10AM EDT
Open to ages 3 - 12.

Toddler 100M

Time: 10:00AM EDT
Open to ages 4 and under.

Virtual 5K

Time: 10:00AM EDT 11:59PM EDT

Event Description

Please note that this event will be postponed until Spring of 2027. We will contact all current registrants by the end of September 2026 with a new event date, and will provide an option for a refund or rolling over your registration to the new date. Thank you! 

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

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Event Location

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

$246

Raised of $5,000

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