45th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker
One of the Largest and Oldest Lunar New Year:
5K/10K/Kiddie/PAW’er Dog Run/Walk & Bike Ride Events in the United States
February 18-19, 2023; Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza
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 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.
The opening ceremony is filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers.
The Firecracker festival includes vendors and booths as well as a new Chalk Art Festival and Boba Garden.
The 45th Annual Firecracker has been approved as a 2023 USATF Sanctioned Event.
The 45th 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.
Firecracker Event Highlights!
WHEN: February 18-19, 2023
• 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; 8:45 a.m. Run
• Sun, Feb 19: 1K Kiddie Run: 9:00 a.m.
*All Times are subject to change
WHERE:
Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza
943 N Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
REGISTRATION: $28 – $60
HOW TO REGISTER AND MORE INFORMATION:
• Firecracker L.A. Website: https://firecracker10k.org/
• Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/
• Email: info@firecracker10k.org
• #firecrackerLA; #45years
Want to see what this event really looks like? Check out the Firecracker L.A. Trailer below!
This event looks like a lot of fun. It’s definitely seeing! It’s open on February 18 and 19.
Stevie Wilson, LA-Story.com
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