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.

Event Schedule:

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.

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