2027 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 9 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! 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! 🏅Top 550 finishers will receive a 2027 finisher medal . 🍜Taste of AAPI - sample bites of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race. 👕The first 450 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 9, 2027 (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-mile, 2-mile 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 )

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