49th Annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker
Lace up for a Kiddie Run, lion-dance energy and a whole weekend of Lunar New Year fun in the heart of Chinatown.


General Info
Feb 20, 2027, 8:00 AM – Feb 21, 2027, 12:00 PM
Los Angeles Chinatown Central Plaza, 943 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Description
The L.A. Chinatown Firecracker returns for its 49th year on February 20 and 21, 2027, turning Chinatown's streets into a festive Lunar New Year playground for runners, riders, walkers and even four-legged family members.
Little ones steal the show at the 1K Kiddie Run, open to kids 12 and under, while older kids and parents can take on the timed 5K or 10K run/walk. Saturday belongs to cyclists and pups, with a 20-mile Fun Bike Ride, a 50-mile Half Century Bike Ride and the 2K PAW'er Dog Walk.
Not racing? The family-friendly Firecracker Festival runs alongside the events with live stage entertainment, booths and vendors, so your crew can cheer on the runners and then soak up the celebration. Registered participants should bring their bib number and a photo ID to packet pickup.
📅 Dates & Times
Saturday, February 20, 2027
50-Mile Half Century Bike Ride: 8:00 a.m.
20-Mile Fun Bike Ride: 8:15 a.m.
2K PAW'er Dog Walk: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 21, 2027
5K Run/Walk (Timed): 8:00 a.m.
10K Run/Walk (Timed): 8:40 a.m.
1K Kiddie Run: 9:45 a.m.
📍 Venue
Los Angeles Chinatown Central Plaza
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Kiddie Run starts at the balloon arch near Bank of America. Packet pickup is in the lower parking lot at 424 W. College St.
👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👦🏻 Age Requirement
All ages are welcome. The Kiddie Run is open to children 12 and under.
🎟️ Tickets/Price
Registration is required for race participants. Current prices, including fees:
1K Kiddie Run: $42
2K PAW'er Dog Walk: $47
5K Run/Walk: $60
20-Mile Fun Bike Ride: $60
10K Run/Walk: $72
50-Mile Half Century Bike Ride: $81
REGISTER FOR THE L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER
🍔 Food
Please check the website for more information.
🚙 Parking
Street parking is limited, and paid public lots are available around Chinatown. Metro Rail riders can exit at Chinatown Station, just steps from the start area.
🌐 Website Link
🧭 Directions
Click on "Google" on the map for directions.
📢 Disclaimer
Event listings are believed to be accurate at the time of posting, but details are subject to change without notice. Please confirm all details with the event organizer before attending. FUN WITH KIDS IN LA® is not liable for errors, omissions, or changes to listings in our calendar. Some events have paid us to be on our events calendar, and some events contain an affiliate link.

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