AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington
About this race
Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! This year, CAAL and Hey Runners Club are blending AAPI Heritage Month with a focus on family and love. Join us in historic Lexington for a day of fitness, culture, and community.
Since 2022, this eco-friendly USATF-certified 5K has drawn over 500 participants annually to experience AAPI history, art, and food. Whether you’re sprinting for a personal best or walking hand-in-hand with family, join us in promoting unity, solidarity, and a true sense of belonging.
Here are some exciting highlights for this year:
- 🌹Every mom will receive a beautiful rose. Celebrate Mother's Day with a race alongside your mom, family, and friends!
- 🏅All finishers will receive a 2026 finisher medal.
- 🍜Taste of AAPI - sample bites of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race.
- 👕The first 300 registrants will receive a premium, superlight "quick-dry" race T-shirt.
- 🔖We will give a surprise gift to these who have joined us for 5 consecutive years.
RACE DATE/TIME:
10:30am Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother's Day)
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 miles
REGISTRATION:
Online Race Registration $40 (Regular)
- Age Under 10: $20
- Age 60 or Older: $20
Race Day Onsite Registration - $45 (cash or check)
Race T-shirt for the first 300 registrants
BIB PICKUP:
May 10 (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
- 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)
Join fellow runners on May 30, 2022 for the AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Lexington.
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AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington
Race Date/Time: In-Person: Memorial Day (May 30, 2022) at 10:30 AM Children 10 years or under must be accomplished by an adult. Race Location: Start and finish in front of Lexington High School. Fast, flat course. See the course map. Race Registration: Online Race Registration till May 29, 2022 - $30 (non-refundable) Race Day Registration - $40 cash or check (non-refundable) BIB Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 30, 2022, 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM at Lexington High School Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA. A race t-shirt will be available for the first 200 registrants. Awards and After-Race Activities: Medals will be awarded on site after the race; Teams must have at least 3 members with the top three scoring for each team Overall: Male: 1st, 2nd , 3rd,; Female: 1st, 2nd , 3rd Family Team*: 1st, 2nd , 3rd Race Team*: 1st, 2nd , 3rd Age Groups : 12 & under, 13 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ After the 5K activities: Taste of AAPI – sample bites from China, Japan, India, Korea, and many other countries. Already Registered or Need Your Bib Number? Click here to see if you are already registered or look up your bib number. Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer for the race. Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt. Community Service hours are awarded to Lexington High School student volunteers. Sponsor and Donations: We could not make this event what it is without your support. We thank everyone for their support. Title Sponsorship - Donation of $5000 Platinum Sponsorship - Donation of $2500 Gold Sponsorship - Donation of $500 More Information / Questions: Email us race directors for more information/questions. Race Co-Directors: Jessie Chen (jessiezhan2009 AT gmail.com), Simon Gao (gaolixin AT gmail.com).
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lexington in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lexington
AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington takes place in Lexington, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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