L.A. Chinatown Firecracker

Join us between 02/18 - 02/19/2024

(race date estimated)

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Race Description

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run/1K Kiddie & PAW’er Dog Run/Walk & 20/40-Mile Bike Ride — Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events held over the weekend of February 18-19, 2023, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.

Registration is now open for the February 2023 Firecracker L.A. Year of the Rabbit Chinatown events with a choice to participate in-person or virtually. Each registered participant receives a commemorative 2023 Firecracker race bib, exclusive collectible finisher’s medal, limited edition commemorative t-shirt, goody bag, and much more. In addition, participants and their guests will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. The Firecracker post-race expo includes vendors and booths as well as a new Chalk Art Festival and Boba Garden. Virtual participants can take part by downloading and activating the RaceJoy App and between now and February 19 to partake in an event. The 45^th Annual Firecracker has been approved as a 2023 USATF Sanctioned Event.

The 45^th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is produced by the nonprofit L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee (LACFRC), a group of volunteers who donate their time and energy to organize and stage events and programs promoting healthy lifestyles, fitness, cultural awareness, supports education and encourages community participation. LACFRC continues to give back with proceeds reinvested in the community providing service and programs benefitting local elementary schools and nonprofit organizations.

Sat, Feb 18: 40-mile Bike Ride; 8:00 a.m.
• Sat, Feb 18: 20-mile Bike Ride; 8:20 a.m.
• Sat, Feb 18: 1-mile PAW’er Dog Walk; 9:00 a.m.
• Sun, Feb 19: 5K Run/Walk; 8:00 a.m. Run / 8:20 a.m. Walk
• Sun, Feb 19: 10K Run/Walk; 8:40 a.m. Run
• Sun, Feb 19: 1K Kiddie Run: 9:00 a.m.

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Location: Los Angeles, CA 90012
Race Dates: 02/18 - 02/19/2024 (race date estimated)

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