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.

Since its 2022 inauguration, Belmont AAPI Run has become one of three major community road races in Belmont, along with the well-established FBE Apple Run and the Becca Pizzi 5K. The AAPI Run has and will continue raising funds to support various AAPI events hosted by Belmont-based nonprofit organizations, including Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) and Belmont Celebrates AAPI Heritage (BCAH). This year, the funds raised from the AAPI Run will also support Belmont Media Center to broadcast Belmont public school events. Please visit BCAA and BCAH websites if you want to learn more about their past and future AAPI events.

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
• 8:45 am  warm-up by Bay State Physical Therapy
• 8:55 am National Anthem
• 9:00 am AAPI 5K 
• 9:45 am Speech by Dr. Melita and 5K Award Ceremony
• 10:15 am AAPI 2K
• 10:40 am 2K Award Ceremony
• 11:00 am Event closes

Number Pick-Up

• Pre-race packet pickup (including bib, race shirt, gift bag) this year is on Saturday 2 - 5pm (May 3rd) before the race close to Belmont High School entrance
• Race day (May 4th) bib pickup will take place at The Belmont High School Track from 8am to 10am

Awards (provided by Butternut Bake House in Belmont)

• 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
• NEW: top 3 fastest team (5K race only). requirement: each team must have at least three members, and at least one female. Only the top three scores are considered.

T-Shirt

The first 350 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 3rd, 2025, Day-of registration will be $40.
• For 2K, $20 through May 3rd, 2025, 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 

We will distribute fresh bread and bagel donated by Iggy's, water and banana FREE to all runners and spectators. Additionally, one Moozy's ice cream sandwich will be offered to each kid runner under 18. Please provide your bib to volunteers when picking up your cold sweet reward. :) 

Bay State Physical Therapy will offer FREE massage stretch for interested individuals until 11am.