2026 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

Race Information

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 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.

Highlights:

• Celebrate Mother's Day with a race alongside your mom, family, and friends!
• 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.
• In partnership with the Dana Home Foundation, registration is only $10 for participants aged 60+.
• USATF-certified 5K course.

Race Details

DATE/TIME: 10:30am Sunday, May 10, 2026

LOCATION: Lexington High School (Start/Finish)

Chip-timed Race, USATF-certified course. Water station at 1.5 mile.

Registration

Online Race Registration (till May 10, 2026)

• Age 6 or Under - $20
• Age 60 or Older - $10
• Other Registration - $40
• Race Day Onsite Registration - $45 (cash or check)

Race T-shirt for the first 300 registrants. Hydration running belt for the first 200 registrants.

Bib Pickup

May 25 (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

(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.

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)