AAPI 5K Run & Walk Princeton

DESCRIPTION

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander 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.

Princeton Active Circle is partnering with the Institute of Financial Intelligence (IFI), Where Music Carries Us (WMCU), and the Museum of Chinese In America (MOCA) to host this 5K Run 'n' Walk in Princeton. Please come and join us!

RACE DATE/TIME:

In-Person: Sunday (May 9, 2026) at 8:30 AM

Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM as local road will be closed for race.

Children 10 years or under must be accomplished by an adult.

RACE LOCATION AND COURSE:

Start and finish Carnegie Center, Princeton.  Chip-timed Race. See the Course Map.

REGISTRATION:

Online Race Registration

Early Bird  on line registration with discount $35 until April 19 (non-refundable)

On line Registration from April 20 till May 9, 2025 - $45 (non-refundable) Race Day Registration - $50 cash or check (non-refundable)

BIB PICKUP:

May 9, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM at  502 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton , NJ. GPS coordination: 40.31432,-74.65389

AWARDS AND AFTER-RACE ACTIVITIES:

Medals will be awarded on site after the race;

Overall:  Male:  1st, 2nd, 3rd; Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Age Groups : 8 & under, 8-12 13 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ After the 5K activities: Join us to celebrate AAPI Heritage! Enjoy the traditional music and folk dancing. Visit on-site Chinese American History exhibition provided MOCA and pay tribute to  the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

VOLUNTEERS:

Sign up to volunteer for the race. Community Service hours are awarded student volunteers.

SPONSORSHIP AND DONATIONS:

We could not make this event without your support.  We thank everyone for their support. Zelle payment email address: princetonactivecircle@gmail.com

Platinum Sponsorship - Donation of $2500 Gold Sponsorship - Donation of $1500-$2499 Silver Sponsorship - Donation of $600-$1499 Bronze Sponsorship - Donation of $300-$599 Friends Sponsorship -- donation of below $300

RACE CONTACT INFO

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at princetonactivecircle@gmail.com

Princeton Active Circle  is a 501(3)(C) non-profit organization located in Princeton, NJ with mission: To enrich and improve the quality of life of all members of the community through organizing, motivating, and engaging them in fitness & wellness activities and social events.