Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk, Kiddie Run & Bike Ride

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  • 02.20.2016 @ 10:00 AM
  • Los Angeles, California
Event Closed
Online registration has closed. On site registration will be available for the bike ride on Saturday February 11, 2017 starting at 7:30 A.M. 5k, 10K and Kiddie Run registration starts at 10 A.M. On site registration for 5K, 10K and Kiddie Run starts at 6 A.M. on Sunday February 12, 2017. #firecrackerLA
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02 .20 .2016
starts at 10 :00 AM
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Event Information
Date and Time of Events
Bike Ride
Saturday, February 20, 2016
30 Mile Ride starts at 9 :00 A.M.
20 Mile Ride starts at 9:20 A.M.
*Start times subject to change.

5K, 10K, Kiddie Run
Sunday, February 21, 2016
5K starts at 8:00 A.M.
10K starts at 8:30 A.M.
Kiddie Run starts at 9:45A.M.
*Start times subject to change.
General Pricing
5/10K Run/Walk or 20mi/30mi+ Bike Ride:
- Early: $33 (thru 9/7/15)
- Regular: $38 (9/8/15 - 12/20/15)
- Late: $43 (12/21/15 - 2/14/16)
- On-Site: Starting at $50 (2/20/16 - 2/21/16)

Kiddie Run:
- Early: $15 (thru 9/7)
- Regular: $20 (9/8 - 12/20)
- Late: $25 (12/21 - 2/14)
- On-Site: Starting at $25 (2/20 - 2/21)
T-Shirt Sizing (Unisex)
Ultra-soft, ultra-comfy unisex poly-cotton blend t-shirt that feels like you've owned it for years the moment you put it on, and for years to come.

Contemporary, slim fit similar to that of American Apparel. For a more relaxed fit, it is recommended to order a size up.

Adult Chest Sizing*:
- XS (31" - 34")
- S (34" - 37")
- M (38" - 41")
- L (42" - 45")
- XL (46" - 49")
- 2XL (50" - 53")
- 3XL (54" - 57")

Youth Chest Sizing*:
- M (31.5" - 33.5")
- L (33.5" - 35.5")

*All measurements are approximate.
Parking
Please observe the parking time limit on the parking meters in Chinatown on Saturday. The meters will be enforced. A better choice would be to come to the Ride on the Metro Gold Line. The Chinatown Metro Station is a block away from the start of the Ride. Bag check is free and will be available for all registered riders.
Refund Policy
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. You may not alter, reproduce, give or sell your number to another individual – doing so will result in your disqualification as well as the participant who uses your race number. The entry fee for this year's event will NOT transfer to next year's event, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions. Any inquiry regarding this policy will be directed back to this page. There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine.
20+ and 30+ Mile Bike Ride
The 20 mile route is geared towards families and casual riders. A major portion of the 20 mile ride will be along the LA River on the LA River Bike Path which is away from traffic and will have great views of the LA River. A 10 mile per hour pace is advised for this route.

The 30+ mile route will feature challenging hills in Elysian Park, Griffith Park, and a loop around the Silverlake Reservoir. There will be some great view spots along the way. Bring your hill climbing legs for this route. There will be some elevation to accomplish! The 30+ mile ride will be completely on city streets.

A rest stop, where water, snacks, and fruits will be available, is located at approximately the midpoint of the route. Porta- potties are located at the rest stops.

There will be a free Bag Check and Bike Valet near the registration area. All registered riders will be given a finisher medal at the conclusion of the ride. A carbo load snack will be available at the conclusion of the ride. All registered riders will get a Goodie Bag with various items and an event t-shirt. You can pick up your Goodie Bag before or after you complete your ride. Please come early for your Goodie Bag to ensure that you get the size shirt you need.
5K Run/Walk
The 5K run/walk is an out and back course that takes participants past the main entrance to Dodger Stadium. The course begins on North Broadway for approximately 1/3 mile, then turns left onto Bishops Road. An immediate right turn at Stadium Way takes you under the 110 freeway toward Dodger Stadium for about a 1 mile uphill climb.

This distance includes a right at Lookout Dr., then onto Lilac Terrace which leads again onto Stadium Way. A U-turn a little past Elysian Park Ave. brings you past the LAFD Hotchkin training center with the piece of the World Trade Center brought here as a memorial.

The 23-ton, 22-foot-tall steel column originally was part of the lobby structure, now stands a reminder. North Broadway leads back to Chinatown and the finish line. Water is provided at 2 points along this 5K course.
10K Run/Walk
The 10K course is a challenging run through the hills of Elysian Park. From N. Broadway, the course climbs up into the park to its highest elevation. The course winds high over the Figueroa Tunnels above the 110 freeway, through tree-lined rolling hills with the summit of Angels Point providing a spectacular 180-degree view of the city.

The early morning vistas of Downtown LA, Glendale, Mt Wilson, Hollywood Sign, Dodger’s Stadium, & LAPD Academy are the hard earned and breathtaking sights of the 10K course that very few Angelenos will ever see.

As the course descends the hills of Elysian Park, the course leads you past the Grace E. Simmons lodge, named for the activist who was instrumental in saving the area from developers and creating Elysian Park. As you run down the palm tree lined road of Stadium Way, it leads you past the entrance to the Montecillo De Leo Politi Park. A smaller park within Elysian Park.

This park was named after a children’s book author who spent his years illustrating and writing children’s books. His murals can be found in Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles. Many of his paintings and drawings still adorn elementary schools and public libraries throughout the United States. Continuing on Stadium Way brings you to LAFD Hotchkin training center with the piece of the World Trade Center brought here as a memorial. The 23-ton, 22-foot-tall steel column originally was part of the lobby structure, now stands a reminder. The course continues under the 110 freeway back to Broadway where the finish line awaits those who survived this beautiful and challenging course.
Kiddie Run
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, face painting, petting zoo, puppet show, etc. A goodie bag awaits all Kiddie Run registrants.

Parents may accompany their child.
Event Highlights
- All participants will receive an ultra-soft, ultra-comfy premium short sleeve t-shirt

- Opening ceremonies for the 5/10K Run/Walk and Bike Ride include the lighting of firecrackers

- 5K and 10K runs are chip timed for fast & accurate results

- Medal to the overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K runs

- Medal to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age category

- Finisher's Medal

- Free carbo load meal (Saturday, February 20, 2016)

- Goodie bag

- Refreshments at the Start/Finish and along the Course

- Admission to the Firecracker Festival, featuring live entertainment and vendors

- Free bag check (only for Metro riders who show valid Metro Pass or TAP card)

- Carnival games and petting zoo for Kiddie Run participants

- One free beer to all registered participants 21+ years of age
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By indicating your acceptance, you understand, agree, warrant that EVENTS RUN RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS and covenant as follows: 1. General: in consideration of your accepting my entry, I intend to be legally bound, do hereby for myself, executors and administrators, waive, release and discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which i may have, or which may hereafter occur to me against the L.A. Chinatown firecracker race committee, its volunteers, the city of Los Angeles and other sponsors and contributors, the persons, or organizations affiliated, their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in the L.A. Chinatown firecracker 5k/10k/Kiddie run and bike ride. I will additionally permit free use of my name and pictures in broadcasts, television, print material, etc. I attest and verify i am physically fit and sufficiently trained for this event.LACFRC registration agreement and liability waiver (the "agreement and waiver")1. 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