2027 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington
Date and time
Sunday, May 9, 2027
Location
251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA
Date and time
Sunday, May 9, 2027
Location
251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA
Date and time
Sunday, May 9, 2027
Location
251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA
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)
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)
5K