Adapt X, in partnership with Ability Sports Africa, organized the first-ever UNIFIED 5K race for everyone. This event is part of a series of races held in the US by Adapt X. Through this collaboration, ASA and Adapt X hosted Uganda’s inaugural unified race, attracting 670 participants. Among them, over 350 people with disabilities took part. The race served as an advocacy event aimed at fostering positive attitudes toward disability. Participants came from neighboring districts including Gulu, Nwoya, Amuru, and Lira City. The event also welcomed participants from partner schools such as Gulu Primary School, Prison Primary, St. Jude Home, Laroo Primary School, and Thumps Up Primary School. The race featured the presence of Uganda Paralympic coaches and officials, who supported the event and selected athletes for this year’s world championships. Local partners who supported the race included Lightray Uganda, Children Care Uganda, Elephante Commons, Elevate Water, and Gulu Disabled Persons Union.
Impact of the race.
1- The race was a success target was 500 participants and over 670 participated
2- The race was fully covered on National Media houses and News channels across Uganda https://nilepost.co.ug/news/278093/disability-is-not-inability-gulu-holds-the-first-ever-inclusive-race
3- More people with disabilities took part in the race attracting over 350 people with disabilities.
4- The event was Funded by Adapt X, Ability Sports Africa and Partners in Uganda
5- This was the first ever event in Uganda, history was made.
