Description

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a special AAPI 5K Run or Walk, an eco-friendly green race organized by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club. Inaugurated in 2022, this vibrant community event attracts over 500 runners annually featuring AAPI history, art, food, and culture while promoting unity, solidarity, and a sense of belonging in historic Lexington.

Here are some exciting highlights for this year:

• In partnership with Schneider Electric, we’re working to reduce our environmental footprint, accelerating efforts towards a Green & Sustainable 5K Race.
• The race is proudly featured as one of the key events in the Lexington 250th anniversary celebration.
• Taste of AAPI - sample bites of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race.
• The first 300 registrants receive a premium, superlight “quick-dry” race T-shirt.
• The first 200 registrants get a free running belt.
• In partnership with the Dana Home Foundation, registration is only $10 for participants aged 60+.
• USATF-certified 5K course.

RACE DATE/TIME:

10:30am Sunday, May 25, 2025

Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

RACE LOCATION AND COURSE:

Lexington High School (Start/Finish)

Chip-timed Race

USATF-certified course. See the Course Map

Water station at 1.5 mile

REGISTRATION:

Online Race Registration (till May 24, 2025)

• Age 6 or Under - $20
• Age 60 or Older - $10
• Other Registration - $40

Race Day Onsite Registration - $45 (cash or check)

Race T-shirt for the first 300 registrants
Hydration running belt for the first 200 registrants

BIB PICKUP:

May 25 (Race-Day), 8:30am - 10:15am, Field House of Lexington High School

RACE DAY PROGRAMS

08:30 - 10:15 am Bib Pickup and Onsite Registration
10:15 - 10:25 am Opening Speeches
10:26 am National Anthem
10:30 am Race Starts (9 waves based on 5k time)
11:00 am Taste of AAPI Food, Awards
12:30 pm Event Closes

AWARDS  (sponsored by Marathon Sport)

• Overall:  Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Family Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Race Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Age Groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 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; only the top three scores are considered.

After-RACE: A Taste of AAPI will feature a selection of bites of delicious AAPI cuisines.

PARKING:

Lexington High Parking Lot (Enter from 251 Waltham Street).  The front parking lot (Near the field house) is open for early comers. Additional parking is available in the back of LHS (Street Parking) at Park Dr and the Track/Town Pool Parking lot (80 Worthen Road)