Place
Newton, MA US 02459
Description
Join us on Sunday, May 11, 2025, for the NCLS Dragon's Path & CAAN Newton AAPI 5K/1K run and walk, a vibrant celebration of Mother’s day, AAPI Heritage Month, healthy living, and the unbeatable spirit of our community. Lace up your sneakers and hit the flat and fast, tree lined course on Wells Ave loop in Newton. You’ll enjoy fresh spring air, blossoming trees, and a lively community atmosphere, all ages and abilities are welcome.
This event is co-hosted by Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) and the Chinese American Association of Newton (CAAN).
NCLS was founded in 1959 and has a 65-year history of serving the Greater Boston community. As the largest Chinese Language School in New England, NCLS fosters cultural heritage, language learning and multicultural exchange while building strong community connections. Today, NCLS serves over 800 families and 1300 students, strengthening ties across generations.
CAAN was established in 2016 to promote the well-being of Chinese community in Newton. Through cultural, educational, and civic initiatives, CAAN fosters diversity and inclusion, engages in local affairs, and collaborates with local governments and organizations to improve community life.
This event also receives support from the local running community, including running clubs like Boston Bulls and Boston Snail.
Important Information
The race will start at 09:30 AM on 05/11/2025
Registration Fee:
Pre-registration (through May 5th)
5K: $25
1K: $20
All students: $15
Registration from May 6th to race day:
5K: $30
1K: $25
Students: $20
Race Day Schedule:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Bib pickup & race day registration
9:10 AM: Warm-up, speeches
9:25 AM: National Anthem
9:30 AM: 5K race starts
10:00 AM: 1K race starts
10:45 AM: Award Ceremony
11:30 AM: Event closes
Event Information
Portable Bathrooms:
Portable bathrooms will be available on race day.
On-stie registration and Number Pick-Up:
On-site registration will be available at Newton Chinese Language School library on Sundays March 30th, April 6th, April 13th and May 4th.
Race bibs can be picked up at the Newton Chinese Language School library on Sunday, May 4th, or at 154 Wells Ave, Newton, starting at 8:00 AM on race day, May 11th.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Packets (including time-chipped bibs and race shirts) will be available during the pick-up times listed above.
Awards:
Top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K &1K.
Top male and female finisher in each age group (10-year increments, excluding overall top 3) in 5K.
Largest team award in 5K and 1K.
T-Shirts:
The first 100 registered runners and walkers will get a premium quick-dry T-shirt featuring a designer Dragon logo.
Post-Race:
Free water, fruit, and snacks will be available to all runners at the finish line.
Volunteering:
Join our volunteer team! Volunteers receive a free race T-shirt, and students can earn community service hours.
Race Contact Info
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Directions
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