47th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker
Celebrating Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake
One of the Largest and Oldest Lunar New Year 5K Fun and Timed Runs, 10K Run, 1K Kiddie Run, 2K PAW’er Dog Walk, and 17th Annual 20/50-Mile Bike Rides Events in the United States
RESCHEDULED to March 8-9, 2025; Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza
WHAT: L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K Fun & Timed Run, 10K Timed Run, 1K Kiddie Run, 2K PAW’er Dog Walk & 17th Annual 20/50-Mile Bike Rides — Celebrating 47 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 takes place over the weekend of March 8-9, 2025, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.
March 8-9 are the new dates for the 2025 Firecracker L.A. Year of the Snake Chinatown events with a choice to participate in-person or virtually. Each registered participant receives a commemorative 2025 Firecracker race bib, exclusive collectible finisher’s medal, limited edition t-shirt (even for registered kids and dogs), 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 events festival is a two-day expo including exhibitors, beer garden, vendors, activities for children, plenty of live entertainment, and free to the public. The 47th Annual Firecracker runs are approved 2025 USATF Sanctioned Events.
The 47th 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 benefiting elementary schools and local nonprofit organizations.
WHEN:
March 8-9, 2025
• Sat, March 8: 50-mile Bike Ride; 8:00 a.m. – via Chinatown, LA River Bike Trail, Griffith Park, Glendale, Eagle Rock, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights
• Sat, March 8: 20-mile Bike Ride; 8:20 a.m. – via Chinatown, LA River Bike Trail, Griffith Park
• Sat, March 8: 2K PAW’er Dog Walk; 9:00 a.m.
• Sun, March 9: 5K Run/Walk; 8:00 a.m. Run / 8:20 a.m. Walk
• Sun, March 9: 10K Run/Walk; 8:20 a.m. Run / 8:40 a.m. Walk
• Sun, March 9: 1K Kiddie Run: 9:00 a.m.; includes Kiddie Fun Zone (Carnival Games, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Arts & Crafts activities, Puppet Shows, and much more...)
WHERE:
Los Angeles Chinatown Central Plaza
943 N Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles 90012
REGISTRATION: $28 - $65
*All previously registered participants will automatically be transferred to the new dates and no further action is required on your part.
However, if you require any adjustments to your registration, here are the available options:
- Transfer your current registration to the Virtual event
- Transfer your current Virtual registration to the in-person event
- Transfer your current registration to another person
- Defer your registration to our 2026 Year of the Horse event
You may initiate any of these options by logging into your Run SignUp account and following the instructions found here: Registration Options
If you would like details on the event, please visit L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Events
If you have any questions, please contact us at registration@firecracker10k.org.
HOW TO REGISTER AND MORE INFORMATION:
• Firecracker L.A. Website: https://firecracker10k.org/
• Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LosAngeles/LAChinatownFirecracker
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefirecracker10k
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firecracker10k/
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• Email: info@firecracker10k.org
• #firecrackerLA; #47years
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