2025 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington
- Date Sun 25th May 2025
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Lexington, Massachusetts
- Price $44.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2025 AAPI 5K Run 'n' Walk in Lexington, Middlesex, on Sunday, May 25, 2025! This vibrant community event celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, inviting participants of all ages to run or walk on a newly certified USATF 5K course. The race kicks off at 10:30 AM, starting and finishing at Lexington High School, and promises a perfect blend of challenge and fun for everyone involved.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the fitness scene, this event is designed to inspire and celebrate diversity within our community. Enjoy chip-timed racing, a water station at 1.5 miles, and a festive atmosphere featuring awards for top finishers and family teams. After the race, indulge in a Taste of AAPI, showcasing delicious bites and celebrating the rich culinary heritage of the AAPI community. Don’t miss out on this energizing day filled with camaraderie, culture, and community spirit!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the fitness scene, this event is designed to inspire and celebrate diversity within our community. Enjoy chip-timed racing, a water station at 1.5 miles, and a festive atmosphere featuring awards for top finishers and family teams. After the race, indulge in a Taste of AAPI, showcasing delicious bites and celebrating the rich culinary heritage of the AAPI community. Don’t miss out on this energizing day filled with camaraderie, culture, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the AAPI 5K to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May! Come run or walk with us in this vibrant community event hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club. Experience our newly certified USATF 5K course in historic Lexingtona perfect blend of challenge and fun.
RACE DATE/TIME:
In-Person: Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM
Children 10 years or under must be accomplished by an adult.
RACE LOCATION AND COURSE:
Start and finish in front of Lexington High School. Chip-timed Race.
The 5k course is USATF-certified. See the COURSE MAP [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L4BJM7JqJR2mdIEhiLRoy4tAAhOTfF23/view?usp=drive_link]_ _(Water station at 1.5 miles)
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington/signup] till May 24, 2025 - $40 (non-refundable).
Race Day Registration - $45 cash or check
Race T-Shirt is free for the first 300 registrants.
BIB PICKUP:
May 25 (Race-Day), 8:30a - 10:15a, Field House of Lexington High School
RACE DAY PROGRAMS
8:30 - 10:15 AM Bib Pickup and Onsite Registration
10:15 - 10:25 Speeches and Warmup
10:26 National Anthem
10:30 Race Starts (Wave 1): 9 waves based on 5k time
11:00 Taste of AAPI Food, Awards
12:30 Event Closes
AWARDS AND AFTER-RACE ACTIVITIES:
* Overall: Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Family Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Race Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Age Groups: 12 & under, 13 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, 1st place for each gender
* Biggest Family Team (If ties, then by top 3 runners' time)
* Biggest Race Team (If ties, then by top 3 runners' time)
*Teams must have at least three members, and only the top three scores are considered.
After the 5K, a Taste of AAPI will feature a selection of bites.
PARKING:
Lexington High Parking Lot (Enter from 251 Waltham Street) [https://goo.gl/maps/mVkvWhAAJtJKdaih6]. The front parking lot ( [https://goo.gl/maps/8srhGx3UZ3kahatZA]Near the field house) is open for earlycomers. Additional parking is available in the back of LHS (Street Parking) at Park Dr [https://goo.gl/maps/SvzUXpGHoyXzmJoq6] and Track/Town Pool Parking lot (80 Worthen Road [https://goo.gl/maps/zwpZUGaieAUaY8rJA])
RACE DATE/TIME:
In-Person: Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM
Children 10 years or under must be accomplished by an adult.
RACE LOCATION AND COURSE:
Start and finish in front of Lexington High School. Chip-timed Race.
The 5k course is USATF-certified. See the COURSE MAP [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L4BJM7JqJR2mdIEhiLRoy4tAAhOTfF23/view?usp=drive_link]_ _(Water station at 1.5 miles)
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington/signup] till May 24, 2025 - $40 (non-refundable).
Race Day Registration - $45 cash or check
Race T-Shirt is free for the first 300 registrants.
BIB PICKUP:
May 25 (Race-Day), 8:30a - 10:15a, Field House of Lexington High School
RACE DAY PROGRAMS
8:30 - 10:15 AM Bib Pickup and Onsite Registration
10:15 - 10:25 Speeches and Warmup
10:26 National Anthem
10:30 Race Starts (Wave 1): 9 waves based on 5k time
11:00 Taste of AAPI Food, Awards
12:30 Event Closes
AWARDS AND AFTER-RACE ACTIVITIES:
* Overall: Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Family Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Race Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Age Groups: 12 & under, 13 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, 1st place for each gender
* Biggest Family Team (If ties, then by top 3 runners' time)
* Biggest Race Team (If ties, then by top 3 runners' time)
*Teams must have at least three members, and only the top three scores are considered.
After the 5K, a Taste of AAPI will feature a selection of bites.
PARKING:
Lexington High Parking Lot (Enter from 251 Waltham Street) [https://goo.gl/maps/mVkvWhAAJtJKdaih6]. The front parking lot ( [https://goo.gl/maps/8srhGx3UZ3kahatZA]Near the field house) is open for earlycomers. Additional parking is available in the back of LHS (Street Parking) at Park Dr [https://goo.gl/maps/SvzUXpGHoyXzmJoq6] and Track/Town Pool Parking lot (80 Worthen Road [https://goo.gl/maps/zwpZUGaieAUaY8rJA])
Races
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AAPI 5k Run 'N' Walk Lexington
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt (Available for First 300)
Sun 25th May 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$44.90
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