Vaisakhi 5K
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Vaisakhi 5K - Run for Fauja Singh
The Vaisakhi 5K is presented as an annual community race held at Victory Field in Woodhaven, New York. The event is described as the 11th Annual Vaisakhi 5K and honors Fauja Singh. Registration is not yet open; organizers indicate registration will open ahead of the listed event date.
The course starts and finishes at the same point. A marked midpoint serves as a U-turn; on return participants veer right and complete one lap counter-clockwise to the finish line. A course map is provided for reference.
Event amenities include live online, email and text results; free finish line photos and video; a complimentary T-shirt; a participant medal for all finishers; personalized bibs for those registered at least three weeks in advance; and refreshments before and after the race. Bib pickup is handled by event staff starting one hour before the event; a bib number is required for pickup. Last-minute registrants within 24 hours receive their bib number by text shortly after registration.
Awards are presented to the top three men and top three women overall, and to the top man and top woman in age groups 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Past race results and bib lookup information are maintained from previous editions. The event is described as rooted in New York’s Sikh Sangat and oriented around community, faith, and sport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
