LIT 5K Run
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM MDT
- Location Salt Lake City, Utah
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the picturesque Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake City, Utah! This vibrant event is part of APTA Mobility Week and promises to be a celebration of workforce development in the transit industry while inspiring future generations to explore careers in transit and STEM. Participants can choose to take on the full 5K distance or enjoy a more leisurely 1-mile option, making it accessible for all fitness levels.
As you traverse the scenic paths of Memory Grove Park, you'll connect with fellow transit professionals and community members, all while representing transit pride in your favorite gear! The race is professionally chip-timed, with awards for the top finishers and commemorative medals for the first 100 participants crossing the finish line. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to engage with the community, the LIT 5K is more than just a race—it's a movement to uplift and support the professionals who keep our communities moving forward. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to kick off Mobility Week with energy, camaraderie, and purpose!
As you traverse the scenic paths of Memory Grove Park, you'll connect with fellow transit professionals and community members, all while representing transit pride in your favorite gear! The race is professionally chip-timed, with awards for the top finishers and commemorative medals for the first 100 participants crossing the finish line. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to engage with the community, the LIT 5K is more than just a race—it's a movement to uplift and support the professionals who keep our communities moving forward. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to kick off Mobility Week with energy, camaraderie, and purpose!
Organiser's Description
LIT 5K RUN, WALK, OR ROLL
APTA MOBILITY WEEK | MEMORY GROVE PARK
HEADED TO APTA MOBILITY WEEK? LACE UP AND REPRESENT TRANSIT!
Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll, a fun, high-energy event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.
Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, this professionally chip-timed event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Walk, roll, jog, or run while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development across the transit industry.
This isnt just a race its a movement.
Participants will run or walk along the beautiful paths of Memory Grove Park, one of the most scenic parks in the United States, featuring peaceful trails and stunning mountain views. Its the perfect way to kick off Mobility Week with energy, community, and purpose.
REPRESENT TRANSIT
Show your transit pride by wearing your favorite transit swag or a transit-inspired outfit!
Rock your:
* Agency gear
* Safety vest
* Hard hat (great for photos!)
* Rail-inspired colors
* Bus graphics
* STEM-themed attire
Lets make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.
TIMING & RESULTS
* The 5K race will be professionally chip-timed, with timing chips attached to your race bib. Official race results will be posted online following the event.
* The 1-mile option is untimed and designed for participants who want to enjoy a casual walk, roll, or jog while supporting the mission.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
The first 100 participants to cross the finish line in the 5K will receive a limited-edition commemorative medal celebrating the inaugural LIT 5K at APTA Mobility Week.
BIB / PACKET PICKUP
* Bib and packet pickup details: TBD.
* Participants will receive an email with pickup times and location prior to the event.
* Limited race-day pickup may be available.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
This event brings together:
* Transit professionals
* Conference attendees
* Students interested in transit and STEM careers
* Community members and mobility advocates
Participants represent careers across the industry, including:
* Operations
* Planning
* Engineering
* Technology
* Maintenance
* Leadership
* Marketing and Communications
* Administration
* All fitness levels are welcome.
ABOUT LATINOS IN TRANSIT
The LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll is hosted by Latinos In Transit (LIT) [https://www.latinosintransit.org], a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles.
Through mentorship, networking, education, and workforce development programs, LIT strengthens the transit industry by investing in people and expanding career pathways in public transportation.
PRESENTED BY
A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind LIT 5K and supporting the future of transit careers.
_CANT ATTEND THE 5K? SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FROM ANYWHERE. CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW. [https://latinosintransit.org/Donate2]_
_FEATURE YOUR LOGO ON THE OFFICIAL LIT 5K RUN SHIRT AND POWER THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT._ [https://lit.paperturn-view.com/race-shirt-package-draft?pid=ODk8932820&v=1.2]
APTA MOBILITY WEEK | MEMORY GROVE PARK
HEADED TO APTA MOBILITY WEEK? LACE UP AND REPRESENT TRANSIT!
Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll, a fun, high-energy event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.
Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, this professionally chip-timed event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Walk, roll, jog, or run while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development across the transit industry.
This isnt just a race its a movement.
Participants will run or walk along the beautiful paths of Memory Grove Park, one of the most scenic parks in the United States, featuring peaceful trails and stunning mountain views. Its the perfect way to kick off Mobility Week with energy, community, and purpose.
REPRESENT TRANSIT
Show your transit pride by wearing your favorite transit swag or a transit-inspired outfit!
Rock your:
* Agency gear
* Safety vest
* Hard hat (great for photos!)
* Rail-inspired colors
* Bus graphics
* STEM-themed attire
Lets make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.
TIMING & RESULTS
* The 5K race will be professionally chip-timed, with timing chips attached to your race bib. Official race results will be posted online following the event.
* The 1-mile option is untimed and designed for participants who want to enjoy a casual walk, roll, or jog while supporting the mission.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
The first 100 participants to cross the finish line in the 5K will receive a limited-edition commemorative medal celebrating the inaugural LIT 5K at APTA Mobility Week.
BIB / PACKET PICKUP
* Bib and packet pickup details: TBD.
* Participants will receive an email with pickup times and location prior to the event.
* Limited race-day pickup may be available.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
This event brings together:
* Transit professionals
* Conference attendees
* Students interested in transit and STEM careers
* Community members and mobility advocates
Participants represent careers across the industry, including:
* Operations
* Planning
* Engineering
* Technology
* Maintenance
* Leadership
* Marketing and Communications
* Administration
* All fitness levels are welcome.
ABOUT LATINOS IN TRANSIT
The LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll is hosted by Latinos In Transit (LIT) [https://www.latinosintransit.org], a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles.
Through mentorship, networking, education, and workforce development programs, LIT strengthens the transit industry by investing in people and expanding career pathways in public transportation.
PRESENTED BY
A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind LIT 5K and supporting the future of transit careers.
_CANT ATTEND THE 5K? SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FROM ANYWHERE. CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW. [https://latinosintransit.org/Donate2]_
_FEATURE YOUR LOGO ON THE OFFICIAL LIT 5K RUN SHIRT AND POWER THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT._ [https://lit.paperturn-view.com/race-shirt-package-draft?pid=ODk8932820&v=1.2]
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