Re’Tached’s Enabled 5K Puts Adaptive Athletes in the Spotlight in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — Runners, walkers and athletes on wheels took on a 3.1-mile course at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park on Sunday, Nov. 8, for Re’Tached’s second annual Enabled 5K Walk, Run & Roll**. The event put accessibility at the center of race day, with a dedicated Wheels division and a course open to participants using wheelchairs, prostheses and other mobility aids.

Rafael Roque led the open 5K in 20:32, with Lenworth Harrison finishing second in 20:57.60. Renee Keplinger was the fastest woman in the open field, placing sixth overall in 22:10.80, according to results posted by elitefeats. 

In the Wheels division, 75-year-old Rubin Berrios took first in 20:33, followed by Suraj Chaitan in 21:06.20. Trisa Harris was the division’s fastest woman and third overall, finishing in 28:25.80. 

Re’Tached designed the event to bring adaptive athletes, families, caregivers, veterans and supporters together. The nonprofit supports people with disabilities, including those preparing for or adjusting to an amputation. Organizers said race registrations help fund mentorship, community programs and other resources throughout the year. 

The race’s name captured what made Sunday’s event distinctive. Walking, running and rolling were all part of the same 5K, with adaptive athletes competing for their own places on the leaderboard.