Sunday March 9th, 2025
Los Angeles, California
Distance: 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The name of this event is perfectly appropriate, considering both the 5K and 10K runs start in Chinatown just north of downtown Los Angeles with hundreds of Chinese firecrackers providing an electrifying send-off, literally getting runners off the mark with a big bang! Since its inception, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee, Inc. (LACFRC) has contributed more than $450,000 to local elementary schools and non-profit community organizations providing services and programs to benefit the community.
The Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk is the largest and longest-running Lunar New Year charity run in the United States.
Established in 1978, Firecracker has since grown to include a Bike Ride, Kiddie Run and PAW’er Dog Walk and serves the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with support from the City of Los Angeles. All proceeds are reinvested into the community, in support of elementary schools and non-profit organizations, providing services and programs that benefit local neighborhoods.
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displays approximate race location · Florence-Graham CA 90001
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 34:38 | Felipe Valencia | 35 | Los Angeles, CA |
2nd Male | 36:00 | William Meade | 42 | Los Angeles, CA |
3rd Male | 36:03 | Austin Che | 27 | Arcadia, CA |
4th Male | 36:13 | Angel Alcantar | 31 | Pacoima, CA |
Female | 42:00 | Daniela Pomalaza | 28 | Monrovia, CA |
2nd Female | 42:00 | Amy Martinez | 36 | Los Angeles, CA |
3rd Female | 42:01 | Mayra Del Real | 37 | Los Angeles, CA |
4th Female | 43:11 | Amanda Reynolds | 31 | Ontario, CA |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
M 40-49 | 36:00 | William Meade | 42 | Los Angeles, CA |
M 50-59 | 41:48 | Kevin Furlong | 54 | Los Angeles, CA |
M 60-69 | 38:58 | Rigo Rodriguez | 61 | Glendora, CA |
M 70+ | 47:43 | Kevin Strehlo | 71 | WOODLAND HLS, CA |
F 40-49 | 46:47 | Audrey Jing Faber | 44 | Calabasas, CA |
F 50-59 | 46:39 | Lucie Murray | 53 | Los Angeles, CA |
F 60-69 | 45:19 | Suzanne Edmands | 60 | South Pasadena, CA |
F 70+ | 1:07:41 | Janet Chan | 73 | Gardena, CA |
"This uphill course takes you through the most scenic views above LA. The race begins in the heart of Chinatown. Through Elysian Park to the grounds of Dodger Stadium the energy of this race is amazing," says Lacey Marac.