2025 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the AAPI 5K to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May! Come run or walk with us in this vibrant community event hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club. Experience our newly certified USATF 5K course in historic Lexington—a perfect blend of challenge and fun.

📅 Race Date/Time

• In-Person: Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Accompaniment: Children 10 years or under must be accomplished by an adult.

📍 Race Location and Course

• Start & Finish: In front of Lexington High School.
• Timing: Chip-timed Race.
• Course Certification: The 5k course is USATF-certified. See the Course Map (Water station at 1.5 miles).

📝 Registration

• Online Registration: Online Race Registration till May 24, 2025 - $40 (non-refundable).
• Race Day Registration: $45 cash or check.
• T-Shirt: Free for the first 300 registrants.

🎟️ Bib Pickup

• Date: May 25 (Race-Day)
• Time: 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
• Location: Field House of Lexington High School.

⏰ Race Day Programs

• 8:30 - 10:15 AM: Bib Pickup and Onsite Registration
• 10:15 - 10:25: Speeches and Warmup
• 10:26: National Anthem
• 10:30: Race Starts (Wave 1): 9 waves based on 5k time
• 11:00: Taste of AAPI Food, Awards
• 12:30: Event Closes

🏆 Awards and After-Race Activities

• Overall Awards: Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
• Team Awards: Family Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Race Team*: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
• Age Group Awards: 12 & under, 13 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, 1st place for each gender.
• Biggest Team Awards: Biggest Family Team and Biggest Race Team (If ties, then by top 3 runners' time).

*Teams must have at least three members, and only the top three scores are considered. After the 5K, a Taste of AAPI will feature a selection of bites.

🚗 Parking

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