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
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant LIT 5K Run on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Memory Grove Park, Salt Lake City! This fun, high-energy event is more than just a race—it's a celebration of workforce development in transit and a chance to inspire the next generation of STEM careers. Participants can choose to run, walk, or roll the full 5K distance or opt for a 1-mile option, all while showcasing their favorite transit-themed attire.
This engaging event welcomes individuals of all fitness levels and aims to connect transit professionals, students, and community members who believe in the power of careers in public transportation. As you traverse the stunning trails with breathtaking mountain views, you'll be part of a movement that supports the development of future leaders in the transit industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to lace up your shoes and make a difference in the community while kicking off Mobility Week with purpose and enthusiasm!
This engaging event welcomes individuals of all fitness levels and aims to connect transit professionals, students, and community members who believe in the power of careers in public transportation. As you traverse the stunning trails with breathtaking mountain views, you'll be part of a movement that supports the development of future leaders in the transit industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to lace up your shoes and make a difference in the community while kicking off Mobility Week with purpose and enthusiasm!
Organiser's Description
HEADED TO APTA MOBILITY WEEK? LACE UP AND REPRESENT TRANSIT!
Join us for the LIT 5K RUN, WALK, OR ROLL a fun, high-energy, non-competitive event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.
This isnt just a race its a movement.
Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, youre showing your support for expanding career pathways in public transportation, advancing innovation, and building a strong workforce for the future of mobility.
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TRANSIT SWAG OR COME IN A TRANSIT-INSPIRED OUTFIT!
Rock your agency gear, safety vest, hard hat (for photos!), rail-inspired colors, bus graphics, or STEM-themed attire. Lets make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.
This event brings together transit professionals, conference attendees, students, and community members who believe in the power of transit careers from operations and planning to engineering, technology, maintenance, and leadership.
All fitness levels are welcome walk, roll, jog, or run at your own pace while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development.
Set against the impressive scenery of MEMORY GROVE PARK, one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, youll enjoy peaceful trails and stunning mountain views as we kick off Mobility Week with purpose and energy.
ABOUT LIT
The LIT 5K is hosted by LATINOS IN TRANSIT (LIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles. LIT advances workforce development, mentorship, networking, education, and career pathways strengthening the transit industry by investing in people.
A special thank you to KEOLIS for presenting this first-of-its-kind 5K race 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]
Join us for the LIT 5K RUN, WALK, OR ROLL a fun, high-energy, non-competitive event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.
This isnt just a race its a movement.
Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, youre showing your support for expanding career pathways in public transportation, advancing innovation, and building a strong workforce for the future of mobility.
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TRANSIT SWAG OR COME IN A TRANSIT-INSPIRED OUTFIT!
Rock your agency gear, safety vest, hard hat (for photos!), rail-inspired colors, bus graphics, or STEM-themed attire. Lets make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.
This event brings together transit professionals, conference attendees, students, and community members who believe in the power of transit careers from operations and planning to engineering, technology, maintenance, and leadership.
All fitness levels are welcome walk, roll, jog, or run at your own pace while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development.
Set against the impressive scenery of MEMORY GROVE PARK, one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, youll enjoy peaceful trails and stunning mountain views as we kick off Mobility Week with purpose and energy.
ABOUT LIT
The LIT 5K is hosted by LATINOS IN TRANSIT (LIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles. LIT advances workforce development, mentorship, networking, education, and career pathways strengthening the transit industry by investing in people.
A special thank you to KEOLIS for presenting this first-of-its-kind 5K race 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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