NYC AAPI 4 Miler
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NYC AAPI 4 Miler & 5K : Lower East Side, New York City
The event is a road race held in the Lower East Side that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Its stated goals are to create a safe and welcoming space for AAPI runners and walkers, raise funds and awareness for AAPI nonprofit organizations, and support AAPI small businesses.
Distances
- 4 miles
- 5K
- 3 miles (wave designated for walkers)
The 4-mile run is organized into three waves. One wave is reserved for the fastest runners, with a pacing guideline of under 9:59 minutes per mile and no walkers allowed; prizes include HOKA running sneakers for the fastest woman and fastest man. Age group awards are offered for women and men in these categories: 10-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 plus. A second wave is open to any pace. The wave intended for walkers is shorter and listed as 3 miles with a recommended pace of 11:00 minutes per mile or slower.
Teams of eight or more runners who register by April 12 receive a cha siu bao or bolo bao. There is a costume challenge, with bonus points for anime characters. Organizers do not offer race day bib pickup; participants can pay an additional fee to have a bib mailed. Scheduled bib pickup is available at the HOKA Store Flatiron, 172 5th Ave, New York, on May 21 and May 22. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
