The 2025 Year of the Snake L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run, 1K Kiddie Run, 2K PAW’er Dog Walk & 20/50-Mile Bike Ride will take place over the weekend of February 1 and 2.

The PAW’er Dog Walk will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 9am (8:45am PAW’er Opening Ceremony).

Participants and their guests will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. The Firecracker post events festival includes exhibitors and activities for children and plenty of live entertainment. The 47th Annual Firecracker is an approved 2025 USATF Sanctioned Event.

The PAW’er Dog Walk is approximately a 2K walk at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. It is a leisurely walk through the park and ends at the Chinatown Central Plaza, near the Chinatown Gate, Dr. Sun Yat Sen Statue, and other historic and cultural landmarks. Proceeds from the event are donated to local animal rescue organizations.

Proceeds from the event are donated to local animal rescue organizations

REGISTRATION: Only the dogs need to register. People may accompany the dog on the walk without registering for the dog walk. Only registered dogs will get a dog T-shirt and Goodie Bag.

RACE BIB AND RACE PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION: 913 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

NOISES AND FIRECRACKER LIGHTING: Your pet will be exposed to a variety of situations and noises including loud firecrackers during the opening ceremony for the Bike events, small - excited children, barking dogs, loud music, people speaking loudly on microphones, and crowds clapping and cheering.

There will NOT be any firecracker lighting during the PAW’er Dog Walk. HOWEVER, for the bike ride events, firecrackers will be set off for the opening ceremony at 7am near the BIKE Start Line. This occurs about 1.5 hours before the start of the PAW’er Dog Walk.

WATER BOWLS: There will be communal water bowls at different locations along the route. You can bring your own portable water bowl for your dog.

PAW'er DOG WALK PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

Custom designed Lunar Year finisher medal
Ultra-soft commemorative Firecracker t-shirt for dogs (limited sizes and quantities)
Doggie Goodie Bag (with a special gift for dogs)
Free Carbo-Load meal to all registered participants (available only on Saturday, day of the event, from 10am-2pm)
Lucky Red Envelope
One free beer to all registered participants 21+ years of age