2025 NYC AAPI 5K
About
The AAPI 5K is a road race to unite the AAPI community.
~Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
~Create a safe and welcoming space for AAPI runners
~Raise funds and awareness for local AAPI nonprofit organizations
Event Fees
Registration will close on May 18, or sooner if we reach 1,000 participants.
$30 - Jan 1 - March 16
$32 - March 17 - May 11
$35 - May 12 - May 18
Teams
Teams with 8 or more runners who register by May 4th will receive a delicious cha siu bao (barbecue pork bun) as a tasty reward! This deadline helps our team prepare and order enough buns for everyone.
Costume Challenge
Run or Walk the 5K in a costume, bonus points for Cartoons or Cosplay.
BIB & T-Shirt Pickup
Please note: NO race day BIB pickup. Please pick up your BIB and T-shirt in advance.
You can have a friend or family member pick up your BIB and T-shirt on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday before the race.
- Hoka (172 5th Ave, New York)
- Wednesday, May 21, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Thursday, May 22, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Friday, May 23, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Register
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48 Spots left|Registration Closes May 14, 2025Pass (5K)Upcoming Price Increase$35.24$32 + $3.24 Movemint FeeSaturday, May 24, 20258:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Donate
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Donating to AALFNY will support three initiatives: 1) The Anti-Asian Violence Task Force of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) which assists community members who have suffered a bias incident or hate crime and which advocates for reform in hate crimes legislation; 2) AABANY’s Pro Bono Legal Clinic which provides members of the APA meaningful access to justice through walk-in clinics in Manhattan’s Chinatown, Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge, and Queen's Flushing neighborhoods; and 3) AALFNY’s Public Interest Scholarship Program which awards $6,000 scholarships to law students with a demonstrated commitment to help the community and who have public interest summer internships or projects.
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Donate to Chinese-American Planning CouncilThe Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization. Founded in 1965, CPC promotes the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC welcomes 80,000 community members annually to over 50 high-quality programs in the areas of Education, Family Support, and Community and Economic Empowerment.
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Donate to Chinese Progressive AssociationChinese Progressive Association works towards social and economic justice for our community. We build ties with other communities and support justice and equality for all. We provide educational, advocacy, service, and organizing programs that raise the community's living and working standards, involve residents in the decision-making processes that affect our lives, and bring together people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
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CACF’s mission is to advocate for equity and opportunity for marginalized AAPI children and families. We are building a community too powerful to IGNORE. Our vision is for all children and families, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, in New York City to be safe, healthy, and able to reach their full potential in life.
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Donate to Homecrest Community Services IncHomecrest Community Services, Inc. (HCS) is a non-profit, IRS 501C(3) which provides community-based, multi-social services for older adults, youth, and immigrant families living in Southern Brooklyn. Our mission is to help the immigrant community and other disadvantaged persons to thrive through advocacy, civic engagement, and partnerships.
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Donate to Meals for UnityMeals for Unity is 100% volunteer-led, with professionals across generations taking time out of their busy schedules to continuously uplift our communities and each other. Since our inception in March 2021, Meals for Unity has distributed thousands of meals across several events, grown to 500+ volunteers, and worked with amazing nonprofit organizations, corporations, and local restaurant partners.
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Donate to Mekong NYCMekong NYC is a social justice organization that brings dignity and value to the lives of Southeast Asians in the Bronx and throughout New York City. We do this through community organizing and movement-building, centering healing through arts and culture, and creating a strong safety net rooted in community power. As our organization continues to grow and our programs expand, we need your help to fund a space for queer/trans-Southeast Asian folks in New York City!
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Donate to Project by ProjectFor more than 25 years, Project by Project has been a 100% volunteer-led and national nonprofit organization that empowers the Asian American community and develops the next generation of leaders through innovative philanthropy. This year, we are running to support community development within the AAPI community. Join our team in running or support one of our runners today!
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Donate to Sakhi for South Asian SurvivorsAll funds raised will benefit our food justice pantry. Sakhi provides two food justice pantries to Survivors we work with offering culturally appropriate food and necessities such as diapers, period products, and self-care items.