Now in its 46th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run, presented by Amazon, gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community. For those who prefer to participate virtually, the event will again offer a virtual race to include our friends and partners from across the globe. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon: Famous for their charisma, intelligence, and confidence, they are naturally gifted and seen as lucky. Proceeds from this event will support youth and teen programs, social services for low-income families, and financial assistance to make the Chinatown YMCA’s programs accessible to all.
Important Reminders
In-Person Runners: The option to receive your bib by mail ends Sunday, 2/18/2024 @ 11:59pm pst. T-shirts (and tech shirt if purchased) would still need to be picked up in person.
Virtual Runners: In order to receive your runner kits by the start of the virtual event (3/3/2024) registration must be submitted by Wednesday, 1/31/2024 @ 11:59pm pst. All others who register for the virtual event after February 1st will receive their runner kits after March 3rd, but no later than May 2, 2024.
Race Day
In-Person: Sunday, March 3rd, rain or shine, THE RACE IS ON! Start time is 8:00am and will go for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until 9:20am. Runners may start lining up at 7:15am.
Virtual: Participants in the virtual 5k/10k will have 3 weeks to complete and submit their results on the race roster site. The date range to submit results is March 3rd – March 31st, 2024. Directions on how to submit results will be provided via email upon registration.
COURSE OVERVIEW AND SUGGESTED ROUTES
Course Overview:
Our in-person course is a 5K RUN/WALK or a 10K RUN (no 10K walkers) and starts at 8:00AM on Grant Avenue/Sacramento Street. It finishes at 9:20am on Kearny/Sacramento Street. The course has some short hills but is mostly flat. Mile markers along the way are on the right side of the course. The 5K is one time around the course and the 10K is two loops around the course. Please see the course map below.
Course Map:
Bib & Shirt Pick-up
Virtual Runners: All virtual runners will receive their runner kits via USPS to the address listed at registration. Runners who wish to receive their kits on or before 3/3/2024 will need to register by Wednesday, 1/31/2024 @ 11:59pm pst. All others who register for the virtual event after February 1st will receive their runner kits after March 3rd , but no later than May 3rd. Package arrival is dependent on USPS so are subject to delays. We appreciate your patience and understanding if there are delays.
In-Person Runners: Before 1/31/2024, you can choose to have your bib mailed to by selecting that option at registration . Runner shirts, tech shirts, and pins will still need to be picked up in person at one of the bib pick up times listed below.
Bib and T-Shirt pick ups are schedule at the Chinatown YMCA @ 855 Sacramento St during the following times:
Friday, March 1st from 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Race day, Sunday, March 3rd from 7:00am – 8:00am
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