Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run events
洛城鞭炮鳴醒獅 齊來奔跑迎新春
新春四處拜年，相信大家吃了很多美食吧？那是時候到戶外跑跑步，做做運動，下週末在洛杉磯中國城將會舉辦一個跑步大會，當天更會點燃上萬條的鞭炮，還有舞獅環節，各類精彩新春活動和禮物，讓大家一齊在鞭炮聲中度過喜慶的新年。
Whether it be traditional Chinese music ensembles, Korean performance troupes, Vietnamese folk dance, Japanese taiko drummers, Lion Dancers, Latin Jazz or funk and soul bands – the Firecracker Festival has consistently proven itself to be an event whose goal is to build community through celebrating many facets of Arts and Culture in Los Angeles.
The Firecracker Festival is free to the public and takes place in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. In conjunction with the Firecracker Health & Fitness Expo, where all participants must visit to pick up their race packets. These expos feature a variety of health & fitness products and information, community organizations and more.
Highlight of the event:
Kiddie Run
兒童組別的跑步大會一樣精彩，活動由熱身練習和一個簡短關於閱讀重要性的討論會揭開序幕，目的是想讓小孩明白讀書有時，活動有時，擁有一個健康的身體才能讀好書。所有參加的小朋友都能獲得紀念獎牌。跑步大會之後，還有各類兒童遊樂活動，讓小朋友過一個歡樂又有意義的新春！
Event begins with warm up exercises and a short discussion about exercising and the importance of reading. The course features a turnaround at Bishops Road, then back to the official finish line.
Upon crossing the finish line, each runner will be given a commemorative finisher medal, and then directed to a carnival in the Kiddie Run area for all registered Kiddie Run participants from 7-11 AM, with carnival games, facepainting, petting zoo, puppet show, etc. A goodie bag awaits all Kiddie Run registrants.
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5K run/walk
The 5K run/walk is an out and back course that takes participants past the main entrance to Dodger Stadium.
The 10K
The 10K course is a challenging run through the hills of Elysian Park.
Bike Ride
For 2015, The Firecracker Bike Ride will offer cyclists the choice of a 20 mile or a 30+ mile route. Please observe the parking time limit on the parking meters in Chinatown on Saturday.
Gifts and Rewards
Goodie bags, t-shirt and medals will be available after the ride. 5K and 10K Awards given to the top three runners in each age division (each age division spans 5 years)
Cultural activities
Lion Dancers and the lighting of 100,000 firecrackers at the start of the race; Taiko drummers along the course to keep runners motivated
Event Schedule
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Bike Ride
7:30am: On-site Bike Ride Registration Opens, Pre-reg Bike Ride bib/Shirt Pickup
8:15am: Bike Ride Opening Ceremony
9:00am: 30+ mile Bike Ride Start
9:15am: 20+ mile Bike Ride Start
All Events
10:00am - 2:00pm: Carbo-Load Meal (Included with entry)
10:00am - 3:00pm: 5K/10K/Kiddie Run (Sunday) Registration Open, Bib/Shirt Pickup
Firecracker Festival
10:00am - 4:00pm - Free to the Public
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Sunday, March 1, 2015
All Event
6:00am: On-site Registration Opens, Pre-Registration Pickup
7:25am: Opening Ceremonies, National Anthem, Lion Dance and lighting of 100,000 Firecrackers
8:00am: 5K Run/Walk Start
8:30am: 10K Run Start
9:45am: Kiddie Run Start
Awards Presentation
9:15am: 5K Awards Presentation
10:00am: 10K Awards Presentation
Firecracker Festival
8:15am - 12:00pm - Free to the Public
11:00am - Grand Prize Drawing (winner must be present)
How to Register:
Click Here to register online
Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 11:59 PM
**After this date, you must register in person either on February 28, 2015 or March 1, 2015.