L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k/Kiddie/Paw'Er Dog Run/Walk & Bike Ride
Updated
Sunday, February 21, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Los Angeles (943 N. BROADWAY). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $11.32 to $66.98; the 5K goes from $55.66 to $65.09 after December 13.
Course and race notes
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee, Inc. (LACFRC) is a 501(C)(3) non profit organization with a non-salaried group of volunteers who donate their time and energy to organize and stage events and programs; promoting health, fitness, and cultural awareness to the greater Los Angeles community.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 21
2027 · in 106 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K10K
Price
$11.32 to $66.98
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 21 (in 106 days)
Opened Sep 13, 2026
Race day in Los Angeles
Weather
68° / 50°F
Typical high and low for February 21, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Los Angeles Dwtn Usc Campus, CA (1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:32 AM – 5:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- El Pueblo Lot 20.5 mi
42 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Wonder Bakery cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Frank n Frank’s A Sandwich Joint quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Blossom restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Hop Louies restaurantunder 0.1 mi
89 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 20
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)68 within 3 mi106 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: The Royal Pagoda
About 2 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Super 8 by Wyndham Los Angeles Downtown
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Conrad Los Angeles Hotel
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Knights Inn Los Angeles
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
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