2020 Chinatown 💥 Firecracker 5k/10k

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L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Event -Also offers a Bike Ride, a Kiddie Run, and a Paw’er Walk (for your dogs)

42ND ANNIVERSARY RUN/WALK HIGHLIGHTS

5K scenic out and back run through the heart of Historic Chinatown, Dodger Stadium, and Elysian Park
10K scenic out and back run through the heart of Historic Chinatown, Dodger Stadium, Figueroa Tunnel, Angel’s Point, and Elysian Park
Opening ceremonies with lion dancers and traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers
Traditional Lion Dancers and warm-ups
Firecracker Festival, featuring live entertainment, food, merchandise, arts/crafts, and attractions for spectators and participants
Proceeds from the events are donated to local elementary schools and non-profit organizations

RUN/WALK PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Ultra-soft commemorative short sleeve t-shirt
Goodie Bag
Free Carbo Load snack (available on Saturday only from 10am-2pm)
On-course water stations
Refreshments available at Finish
Trophy to the overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K runs
Medal to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age division
Finisher Medal
One (1) free beer to all registered participants 21+ years of age
Free bag check for Metro riders
5K and 10K runs are chip timed for fast & accurate results

12TH ANNIVERSARY BIKE RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

NEW 20 Mile route is an out and back ride to the scenic roads and beautiful surroundings of Griffith Park.
NEW 40 Mile route will zip through Elysian Park and Dodger Stadium, then continue on to the challenging hill climbs of Griffith Park, then past Steam Locomotives at Travel Town. Next, we will go through Eagle Rock, loop the iconic Rose Bowl, through Pasadena, San Marino, and past the Huntington Library.
Opening ceremony with lion dancers and traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers
Firecracker Festival, featuring live entertainment, food, merchandise, arts/crafts, and attractions for spectators and participants
Proceeds from the events are donated to local elementary schools and non-profit organizations

KIDDIE RUN HIGHLIGHTS

Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA
Opening ceremony with lion dancers and traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers
Access to Kiddie Fun Zone (Carnival Games / Face Painting / Petting Zoo / Arts & Crafts activities / Puppet Show)
Firecracker Festival, featuring live entertainment, food, merchandise, arts/crafts, and attractions for spectators and participants
Proceeds from the events are donated to local elementary schools and non-profit organizations

PAW’ER DOG WALK HIGHLIGHTS

Lunar New Year Celebration, the 2k walk will wind through the Los Angeles State Historic Park, and will conclude near the Chinatown Gate, Dr. Sun Yat Sen Statue, and other historic and cultural landmarks
*Note: The PAW’er Dog Walk course is subject to change. Please continue to check back for course updates.
Course ushered by students and artwork from the Los Angeles campus of the KIPP: Academy of Opportunity, created under the direction and guidance of local art teacher Karen Nakashima
Proceeds from the event are donated to local animal rescue organizations