L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Kiddie Run (rescheduled to March 9 from Feb 2 due to fires)
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 03/09/2025
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The 1K Kiddie Run will now take place on Sunday, March 9 at 9:45am, and has its’ own post-event festival – just for kids – complete with rock climbing wall, arts & crafts, fun activities, educational booths, and goodie bags, T-shirts, and medals to all registered kids.
Finisher medals are awarded to all who finish the run. The run is divided into two age groups for younger and older participants. Maximum age is 12 years old.
KIDDIE RUN HIGHLIGHTS:
- Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Opening ceremony with lion dancers and traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers (7:30am)
- Access to Kiddie Fun Zone (Carnival Games / Face Painting / Petting Zoo / Arts & Crafts activities / Puppet Show)
- Firecracker Festival, featuring 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 Participants Receive:
- Ultra-soft commemorative short sleeve t-shirt
- Goodie Bag
- Finisher Medal
- Lucky Red Envelope
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
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.