Run with Becca Pizzi at the AAPI 5K Run 'n' Walk
Run with Becca Pizzi at the AAPI 5K Run 'n' Walk Lexington
RUN ALONGSIDE Becca Pizzi, the first American woman to complete the World Marathon Challenge, a series of seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days at the AAPI 5K Run 'n' Walk Lexington!
Becca Pizzi (https://beccapizzi.com/) is no stranger to the local running community. She attributes her success to the love and support of her community! She shares her 5K experience and memories along with dozens of people and families.
Secure your spot for 2022 AAPI 5K Run 'n' Walk now, presented by the Chinese American Association of Lexington and the Lexington Hey Runners Club on Memorial Day May 30th at 10:30 AM. You can run fast or slow, or just walk to show our pride as a diversified community! You can join a team or form a family team to participate. There will be special Team Award and Family Team Award in AAPI 5K!
Free ice cream sponsored by Abbott's frozen custard will be offered. In addition, there will be a Taste of AAPI Cuisine event after the race, delicious traditional foods from AAPI and other Asia-Pacific countries will be presented.
We welcome everyone to share their own 5K stories and experiences. Please submit your stories within 200 words and two photos to aapi5klexington@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your story on our “My 5K story” online blog.
Registration is still open till May 29, with onsite registration on race day. The race will start and finish at Lexington High School. Let's run or walk together to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Race Day: Memorial Day, 10:30am, May 30, 2022
Location: Lexington High School
Address: 251 Waltham Street
Lexington MA 02420
After race: Taste of AAPI - sample bites from AAPI countries.
Registration Link：
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington
Scan QR Code to register
AAPI 5K Run 'n' Walk
Share your 5K Story
Becca Pizzi - Belmont
A Boston/Belmont native, I have been running since I was six years old. I ran my first race with my dad by my side - and I have never stopped. After years of competitive racing, including over a decade at the Boston Marathon, I took a challenge and ran one of the toughest races on the globe – the World Marathon Challenge – by running a series of seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days. I was able to accomplish this odds-defying adventure and won the women’s overall race with passion, hard work and tremendous support from my community. I am determined to give back to the community that supported and influenced me throughout my running career. Please come and run with me at the AAPI 5K this Memorial Day!
Becca offers to autograph her book and brings them to the race if anyone buy the book off her website.
https://beccapizzi.com/product/beccas-feat-on-feet/
Becca's book - Feat on Feet
Frank Gens - Lexington
My running journey started in 2008, when I first ran the Genesis Battlegreen Run. My son Russell was a cross country runner at Clarke Middle School, and I was so excited to be able to run the race with him – it was great motivation! He finished over 40 seconds ahead of me, of course. Five years later I had the joy of running the Genesis again with my youngest son Andrew – I was in a little better shape and we finished together. Those early 5Ks with my kids got me started: I started to run two or three 5Ks in Lexington each year, and in 2011 ran my first half marathon, my first marathon in 2012. Big things often start with small steps!”
Frank running local 5K races with his son
Yufei Xu - Belmont
My family joined Belmont Chinese American Association(BCAA) to participate in the 5K Run 'n’ Walk on the first day of May. It was the first time for my 9 year old and 13 year old to run a 5K race. It was a memorable experience for all of us, especially for my two kids.
As novice runners, both kids were sprinting like a 100m dash at the beginning of the race. I had to remind them many times to slow down their pace. Both of them started getting tired after the first mile, which is normal for kids without training. They slowed down and even walked for a little. They thought of giving up. However, when they saw other kids passing through, they were encouraged, felt recharged, and started running again.
With the encouragement and cheering from spectators, they kept running and finally crossed the finish line. At that moment, they were beaming and feeling so proud of themselves. Not only did they successfully complete the 5K run for the first time in their life, but also truly learned the meaning of “be brave, never give up and keep going”.
2022 AAPI 5K Belmont
Dan Tian - Lexington
My running journey started three years ago, after a college friend of mine finished her first Marathon. Her determination and hard work inspired me so much that I found myself standing at the center field track the next morning.
I ran one lap that day, it wasn’t as bad as I had expected. So I continued the next day and tried two laps. Soon, I joined a WeChat exercise group, the camaraderie and encouragement were very helpful for me. After a few weeks, I was able to run seven laps at the track each day. I ventured out to all the ponds in our area, Fresh Pond, Horn Pond, Jamaica Pond, Walden Pond, you name it. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the solitude while running around the pond trails. It was energizing and therapeutic at the same time. I signed up to run my first 5k race (the AAPI 5K) this Memorial Day. I am grateful for what I have gained from running, and I look forward to many wonderful experiences. Have a great summer, friends and neighbors!
Asian Pride Rally & Run - May 15th, 2022
Run With a Purpose: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a way to honor the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, learn about AAPI history and cultures, and amplify AAPI voices.
Don't miss 5K free trainings
May 4 & May 18, 6:00pm
Location: Lexington Track & Fie
May 14 & May 28, 9:00am
Location：Depot Parking Lot
5K Training Plan
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AAPI 5K Volunteers
Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsorship
AAPI 5 K Run 'n' Walk
HoMe Wang, HMW Real Esate LLC
Lingzi Foundation
Gold Sponsorship
AAPI 5 K Run 'n' Walk
EA Education Consulting & Services
SalemFive Bank
Webster Bank
Richard Auto Service
Phosphorex Inc
The Liu Family
The Law Offcie of Sonja Selami
Abbott's Frozen Custard
Rocket Science Sports
This event is organized by
Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL)
Lexington HEY Runners Club
This event is co-organized by
Lexington AAPI Heritage Celebration Youth Team
Town of Lexington Massachusetts
Lexington Human Rights Committee
Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL)
Korean Organization of Lexington (KOLex)
Japanese Support Group of Lexington (JPLex)
Asian Student Union (ASU)
This event is funded by
Mass Cultural Council
Community Endowment of Lexington
Civic Leadership Academy
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Editor：Ruixi Yuan &
Elizabeth Xu
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