2025 Belmont AAPI Run 5K & 2K Race

Event Overview

You're invited to join hundreds of runners and walkers in Belmont community to raise the voice and visibility of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) residents. This event is organized by BCAA (Belmont Chinese American Association) and sponsored by local businesses.

Since its 2022 inauguration, Belmont AAPI Run has become one of three major community road races in Belmont, along with the well-established FBE Apple Run and the Becca Pizzi 5K. The AAPI Run has and will continue raising funds to support various AAPI events hosted by Belmont-based nonprofit organizations, including Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) and Belmont Celebrates AAPI Heritage (BCAH). This year, the funds raised from the AAPI Run will also support Belmont Media Center to broadcast Belmont public school events. Please visit BCAA and BCAH websites if you want to learn more about their past and future AAPI events.

Race Routes

5K Race Route

• Details: The 5K route for both running and walking is the same as the Becca Pizzi 5K route developed by the Belmont Police Department.
• Starting Point: Begins and ends on the BHS track and goes through the Winn Brook neighborhood.
• Children's Policy: Children 10 years or under must be accompanied by an adult.

2K Race Route

• Details: The 2K route for both running and walking is the same as the FBE Apple Run 2K route.
• Starting Point: Starts and ends on the BHS track and goes through the Claypit Pond near Belmont High School.
• Children's Policy: Children 10 years or under must be accompanied by an adult.

Race Day Schedule

• 8:00am - 8:45am: 5K bib pickup & race day registration
• 8:45am - 10:00am: 2K bib pickup & race day registration
• 8:45am: warm-up by Bay State Physical Therapy
• 8:55am: National Anthem
• 9:00am: AAPI 5K
• 9:45am: Speech by Dr. Melita and 5K Award Ceremony
• 10:15am: AAPI 2K
• 10:40am: 2K Award Ceremony
• 11:00am: Event closes

Number Pick-Up

• Pre-race Packet: Pickup (including bib, race shirt, gift bag) is on Saturday from 2 - 5pm before the race close to Belmont High School entrance.
• Race Day: Bib pickup will take place at the Belmont High School Track from 8am to 8:45am for 5K, 8am to 10am for 2K.

Awards

• 5K Awards: Top 3 finishers Male and Female.
• Age Group Awards: Fastest 5K per age group per gender.
• 2K Awards: Top 5 finishers Male and Female under 12.
• Team Awards: Largest team in both races and top 3 fastest team (5K only).

T-Shirt

The first 350 registered runners/walkers will be offered a superlight 'quick-dri' running shirt. New design, better for your exercises!

Registration Fee

• 5K: $30 through May 3rd, 2025: Day-of registration will be $40.
• 2K: $20 through May 3rd, 2025: Day-of registration will be $30.

Parking

The Belmont High School (BHS) Track is located on 291 Concord Avenue, adjacent to BHS, reachable by car and public transportation. Attention: NO PARKING in BHS Lot. Ample parking available in surrounding areas on race day and in Claflin St. parking lot.

Restroom Facilities

Multiple Porta Johns are available right outside of the BHS track.

Race Day Medical Aid

Supported by Belmont Fire Department EMS Bike Unit and a first aid kit will be on site for small bruises or cuts.

Post Race

We will distribute fresh bread and bagels donated by Iggy's, water, and bananas FREE to all runners and spectators. Additionally, one Moozy's ice cream sandwich will be offered to each kid runner under 18. Please provide your bib to volunteers when picking up your cold sweet reward. :)

Bay State Physical Therapy will offer FREE massage stretch for interested individuals until 11am.

Race Results

Click the above "race results" to find your completion time and ranking. You can also scan the bottom right QR code of your bib to find your result in real time. Lastly, your race results will be sent by message or email in real time too.

Event Link

For more details, visit the official race page: 2025 Belmont AAPI Run 5K & 2K Race.