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2024 Belmont AAPI Run 5K & 2K Race

Sunday May 5th, 2024

Belmont, MA

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Description

You're invited to join hundreds of runners and walkers in Belmont community to raise the voice and visibility of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) residents. This event is organized by BCAA (Belmont Chinese American Association) and sponsored by local businesses.


5K Race Route (USATF certified, Chip-timed)


The 5K route for both running and walking is the same as the Becca Pizzi 5K route developed by the Belmont Police Department, which starts and ends on the BHS track and goes through the Winn Brook neighborhood. Children 10 years or under must be accompanied by an adult.


2K Race Route (Chip-timed)


The 2K route for both running and walking is the same as the FBE Apple Run 2K route developed by the Belmont Police Department, which starts and ends on the BHS track and goes through the Claypit Pond near Belmont High School. Children 10 years or under must be accompanied by an adult.


Race day schedule 



  • 8:00am -8:45am  5K bib pickup & race day registration

  • 8:45am -10:00am  2K bib pickup & race day registration

  • 8:30 am Warm-up, speeches

  • 8:55 am National Anthem

  • 9:00 am AAPI 5K 

  • 9:45 am 5K Award Ceremony

  • 10:15 am AAPI 2K

  • 10:40 am 2K Award Ceremony

  • 11:00 am Event closes


Number Pick-Up



  • Race bibs will be available for pickup at The Belmont High School Track beginning at 8am on race day (May 5th).

  • Pre-race packet pickup (including bib, race shirt, gift bag) this year is on Saturday 2 - 5pm (May 4th) before the race at TBD 


Awards



  • Top 3 finishers Male and Female in 5K race

  • Fastest 5K per age group per gender (10 year increments, exclude top 3 overall)

  • Top 5 finishers Male and Female under 12 (including 12) in 2K race

  • Largest Team in both 5K and 2K races


T-Shirt


The first 300 registered runners/walkers will be offered a superlight 'quick-dri' running shirt. New design, better for your exercises!


Registration Fee



  • For 5K, $30 through May 4th, 2024, Day-of registration will be $40.

  • For 2K, $20 through May 4th, 2024, Day-of registration will be $30.


Parking


The Belmont High School (BHS) Track is located on 291 Concord Avenue, adjacent to BHS, which can be easily reached by car and public transportation.  Attention: NO PARKING in BHS Lot. There is ample parking available in surrounding area on the race day and in Claflin St. parking lot


Porta Johns


Multiple Porta Johns are available right outside of the BHS track.


Post Race 


Water, fruit and snacks will be provided free to all runners after crossing the finish-line. One ice cream will be offered to each kid runner under 18. Please provide your bib to volunteers when picking up your cold sweet reward. :)


Volunteering


Sign up to volunteer for the race. Volunteers will receive a FREE race T-shirt. Community Service hours are awarded to student volunteers.

Race Distances

Price Register
2K Race $20.00 until Register »
5K Race $30.00 until Register »
2K Fun Run/Walk Click to Find Out Register »
5K Race Click to Find Out Register »

Places to Stay

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Start Location

291 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA

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