47th Annual CCHP Chinatown YMCA Lunar New Year 5K/10K Run/Walk, Presented by Amazon
Year of the Snake
Live In-Person Run: March 2nd, 2025
Virtual Run: March 2nd – March 31st
Registration Opening Soon
Now in its 47th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run 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. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, known 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: Bibs and T-Shirts (and tech shirt, if purchased) will need to be picked up in person. Race packets will not be sent out in advance.
- Virtual Runners: In order to receive your runner kits by the start of the virtual event (3/2/2025) registration must be submitted by Friday, 1/31/2025 @ 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 4, 2025.
REGISTRATION PACKAGES:
IN-PERSON 5K / 10K- BASIC PACKAGE
Includes run registration, run t-shirt, medal, and goodie bag.
$55.00 Early Bird : November 18th – January 5th, 2025
$60.00 Regular : January 6th – February 27th, 2025
IN-PERSON 5K / 10K - PREMIUM PACKAGE
Includes run registration, run t-shirt, medal, unisex long sleeve performance tech shirt, and goodie bag.
$75.00 Early Bird : November 18th– January 5th, 2025
$80.00 Regular : January 6th – February 27th, 2025
VIRTUAL 5K / 10K - BASIC PACKAGE
Includes virtual run registration, run t-shirt, medal, and virtual goodie bag.
PLEASE NOTE: If you hope to receive your runner kit by the start of the virtual event (3/2/2025) registration must be done by Friday 1/31/2025 @ 11:59pm pst.
$55.00 Early Bird : November 18th – January 5th, 2025
$60.00 Regular: January 6th – February 26th, 2025
VIRTUAL 5K / 10K - PREMIUM PACKAGE
Includes virtual run registration, run t-shirt, medal, unisez long sleeve performance tech shirt, and virtual goodie bag.
PLEASE NOTE: If you hope to receive your runner kit by the start of the virtual event (3/2/2025) registration must be done byFriday, 1/31/2024 @ 11:59pm pst
$70.00 Early Bird : November 18th – January 5th, 2024
$75.00 Regular : January 6th – February 27th, 2024
Refunds:
There are no refunds for this event.
March 2, 2025, in-person event is on rain or shine.
BONUS: "YEAR OF THE SNAKE" RUNNERS
Were you born in the YEAR OF THE DRAGON? If this is your Chinese Zodiac year, runners will receive an EXCLUSIVE Chinatown YMCA 47th Annual CCHP Lunar New Year Run: Year of the Snake ENAMEL PIN!
RACE DAY
In-Person: Sunday, March 2rd, rain or shine, THE RACE IS ON! Start time is 8:00am and will go for 1.5 hours, or until 9:30am. Runners may start lining up at 7:15am.
In-Person Race Day Option:
Access pre and post-race to the Chinatown YMCA's locker rooms to change and shower. Towel Service NOT included. (Available from 7:00 am to 11:00 am) Cost for this service is $8.00 per person.
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 2nd – March 31st, 2025. 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 9:30am 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:
No Bandits:
All participants on the course are to be registered for the in-person event and wearing the official bib#. BANDIT RUNNERS/WALKERS who have not registered and are not wearing bib#'s will be asked to leave the course by the course Marshals and will not be allowed in the finish line chutes.
SHIRTS, MEDALS, AND PINS
Runner Unisex T-Shirt
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Long Sleeve Performance Tech Shirt
Performance Tech Shirts will be made available through the purchase of Premium Packages.
Year of the Snake Completion Medals
Don't miss out on your chance to earn an EXCLUSIVE Chinatown YMCA 46th Annual CCHP Lunar New Year Run, presented by Amazon: Year of the Dragon Completion MEDAL!
Year of the Snake Pins
Runners who are Year of the Snake will receive a Snake enamel pin.
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 Friday, 1/31/2025 @ 11:59pm pst. All others who register for the virtual event after February 1st will receive their runner kits after March 2nd, but no later than May 3rd 2025. Package arrival is dependent on USPS so is subject to delays. We appreciate your patience and understanding if there are delays.
In-Person Runners -
Please pick up your bibs, run shirts, and pins on designated pick up times. 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 scheduled at the Chinatown YMCA @ 855 Sacramento St during the following times:
Friday, February 28th from 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, March 1st from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Race day, Sunday, March 2nd from 7:00am - 8:00am
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Parking:
Paid parking is available at Portsmouth Square Garage (Kearny St. @ Clay St.) and Sutter Stockton Garage (333 Sutter St. @ Stockton St.). Street Parking is available if you arrive early, but please do not park in designated "RACE COURSE/NO PARKING" areas, block garages, or park in private lots. Limited free metered parking is available on Sundays.
Transportation:
For public transportation information, go to 511.org.
POST RACE & AWARDS (IN-PERSON)
Race Results:
In-person runners - We will be using Chipped timing! You will be able to get your times right away at https://onyourmarkevents.com/results-2025/ and we will email all participants the site where they can find their results as well.
Virtual runners - please see the " Tracking Your Virtual Run & Submitting Results" section below for instructions on how to record/submit results.
Post Race:
Join us at Portsmouth Square for post-event awards, refreshments, and fun for the family! We will have water and fruit available, goody bags, winner announcements, and presentation of the best dressed DRAGON! Visit booths from our sponsors and the Chinatown YMCA for more goodies.
Awards:
Top finishers in each category (adult male/female, nonbinary, and youth) will receive special awards from our generous sponsors. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Dressed DRAGON! Also, keep an eye out for some fun social media challenges and opportunities to win prizes. If you haven’t already, make sure to LIKE or FOLLOW us on Facebook and Instagram.
TRACKING YOUR RUN & SUBMITTING RESULTS (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Runners Only -
Below you’ll find detailed instructions and FAQs on how to track your participation and submit your results:
Step 1: Download the It's Your Race App. Here you will find step-by-step instructions. You may complete your virtual run at the time and location of your choice between March 5th and March 26th..
