LIT 5K Run

LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll APTA Mobility Week | Memory Grove Park

Headed to APTA Mobility Week? Lace up and represent transit!

Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll, a fun, high-energy event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.

Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, this professionally chip-timed event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Walk, roll, jog, or run while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development across the transit industry.

This isn’t just a race — it’s a movement.

Participants will run or walk along the beautiful paths of Memory Grove Park, one of the most scenic parks in the United States, featuring peaceful trails and stunning mountain views. It’s the perfect way to kick off Mobility Week with energy, community, and purpose.

Represent Transit

Show your transit pride by wearing your favorite transit swag or a transit-inspired outfit!

Rock your:

Agency gear Safety vest Hard hat (great for photos!) Rail-inspired colors Bus graphics STEM-themed attire Let’s make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.

Timing & Results

The 5K race will be professionally chip-timed, with timing chips attached to your race bib. Official race results will be posted online following the event. The 1-mile option is untimed and designed for participants who want to enjoy a casual walk, roll, or jog while supporting the mission. Commemorative Medal

The first 100 participants to cross the finish line in the 5K will receive a limited-edition commemorative medal celebrating the inaugural LIT 5K at APTA Mobility Week.

Bib / Packet Pickup

Bib and packet pickup details: TBD. Participants will receive an email with pickup times and location prior to the event. Limited race-day pickup may be available. Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.

Who Should Participate

This event brings together:

Transit professionals Conference attendees Students interested in transit and STEM careers Community members and mobility advocates Participants represent careers across the industry, including:

Operations Planning Engineering Technology Maintenance Leadership Marketing and Communications Administration All fitness levels are welcome. About Latinos In Transit

The LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll is hosted by Latinos In Transit (LIT) , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles.

Through mentorship, networking, education, and workforce development programs, LIT strengthens the transit industry by investing in people and expanding career pathways in public transportation.

Presented By

A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind LIT 5K and supporting the future of transit careers.

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Feature your logo on the Official LIT 5K Run shirt and power the future of transit.