It’s time to register for the February 2025 Firecracker L.A. Year of the Snake Chinatown events with a choice to participate in-person or virtually!
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 the Firecracker takes place over the weekend of February 1-2, 2025, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.
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.
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:
The L.A. Chinatown Firecracker takes place from February 1-2, 2025. Here are the events by day:
Sat, Feb 1:
- 50-mile Bike Ride; 8:00 a.m. – via Chinatown, LA River Bike Trail, Griffith Park, Glendale, Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights
- 20-mile Bike Ride; 8:20 a.m. – via Chinatown, LA River Bike Trail, Griffith Park
- 2K PAW’er Dog Walk; 9:00 a.m.
Sun, Feb 2:
- 5K Run/Walk; 8:00 a.m. Run / 8:20 a.m. Walk
- 10K Run/Walk; 8:20 a.m. Run / 8:40 a.m. Walk
- 1K Kiddie Run: 9:00 a.m.; includes Kiddie Fun Zone (Carnival Games, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Arts & Crafts activities, Puppet Show, and much more)
WHERE:
Los Angeles Chinatown Central Plaza
943 N Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles 90012
REGISTRATION: $28 – $65
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE FIRECRACKER L.A. 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/
• Twitter: https://x.com/firecracker10k
• Email: info@firecracker10k.org
• #firecrackerLA; #47years
