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L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE

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BIKE RIDE - Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

Bike Marshal-20 Mile Bike Ride High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 20 more volunteers needed.

Details

Assist bike riders on the 20 mile bike ride.

When the pre-rides are scheduled, they will be communicated to you.

Pre-rides are mandatory so as to familiarize marshals with the different routes and assignments.

Marshals are subject to acceptance by the Firecracker Bike Ride Committee.

Note: Bike Marshals will be given a vest and lunch ticket when they check in.
Check-in location is to be determined.

Bike Marshal-50 Mile Bike Ride High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 40 more volunteers needed.

Details

Assist bike riders on the 50 mile bike ride.

When the pre-rides are scheduled, they will be communicated to you.

Pre-rides are mandatory so as to familiarize marshals with the different routes and assignments.

Marshals are subject to acceptance by the Firecracker Bike Ride Committee.

Note: Bike Marshals will be given a vest and lunch ticket when they check in.
Check-in location is to be determined.

Bike Valet

February 28, 2026

Details

Help take in/release bikes in bike valet.

SAG Wagon High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

SAG volunteers must be 18+ years of age and approved by the Bike Director.

**Note: SAG Wagon volunteers will be given a vest and lunch ticket when they check in. Check-in location is to be determined.

Saturday Bike Ride Flagger Volunteers High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 28, 2026

Details

Bike Ride Volunteer Flaggers will be placed at strategic spots along the course to caution and/or direct the riders to upcoming turns and critical spots along the way.

The flaggers will be supplied with the proper signage at those critical areas.

Volunteers 18 yrs. or older only unless minors can be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note: Bike Ride Flaggers at the START/FINISH Line will pick up a lunch ticket when they check in at the Volunteer Booth in the Chinatown Plaza.

Bike Ride Flaggers in the field will be provided lunch at the nearest REST STOP location.

Saturday Bike Rest Stop Truck Driver

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Two drivers needed: One driver to Rest Stop #1.; One driver to Rest Stop #2. One assistant needed too.

Drive truck from Chinatown to Bike rest stops, and unload and help set up canopies, tables, and chairs, trash boxes, refreshments, and misc. items. After bike ride, help load back equipment and refreshments, and return truck to Chinatown to unload equipment. Return truck to retail location.

Saturday Bike Ride Rest Stop #1 Volunteers High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 28, 2026

Details

Rest stop volunteers will help to set up tables, trash cans, set up snacks, drinks and maintain supplies

Clean up and breakdown tables, leftovers and load truck.

**Note: Lunch WILL BE provided at the Rest Stop locations this year.

Volunteers 18 yrs. or older only, unless minors can be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 20-25 pounds.

Location

**Volunteers please meet at assigned rest stop, at designated SET-UP time*

Rest Stop #1
Location: Pecan Grove, Griffith Park
Address: NOTE: there is no physical address for this location. **Map to this location: Juan Bautista de Anza Trail Historical Marker**
Volunteer parking is limited but available at this site.
Bike Lead: Jenny Huang
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Set up time: 6:30 am

Saturday Bike Ride Rest Stop #2 Volunteers High Priority

February 28, 2026

Details

Rest stop volunteers will help to set up tables, trash cans, set up snacks, drinks and maintain supplies

Clean up and breakdown tables, leftovers and load truck.

**Note: Lunch WILL BE provided at the Rest Stop locations this year.

Volunteers 18 yrs. or older only, unless minors can be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 20-25 pounds.

Location

**Volunteers please meet at assigned rest stop, at designated SET-UP time*

Rest Stop #2
Location: Machado Environmental Corporation Air Duct Cleaning Company.
Address: 2219 Broadview Dr. Glendale, CA 91208 (corner of Broadview Dr. & Park Pl)
Volunteer parking is limited but available at this site.
Bike Lead: Janis Leung
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Set up time: 8:00 am

Saturday Event Set-up High Priority

February 28, 2026

Details

Volunteers will assist with setting up booths/barricades/signs, clean-up and other tasks as needed in the booth expo area.

Must be physically able to lift 20 pounds.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Start/Finish Line

February 28, 2026

Details

Bike Ride Start/Finish - Assist with the set-up of the start line and logistics before and after the bike ride.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Entertainment

February 28, 2026

Details

Assist in stage management and other tasks needed.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Registration Set-Up Equipment & Check-In Bike Participants

February 28, 2026

Details

5:30am: Volunteers will set up canopies, tables, and chairs for Check-In.

6:30am-9am : Volunteers will assist in the check-in process.

6:30am-9am: 2 Volunteers will assist with in-person registration of events.

*Volunteers are requested not to bring backpacks to the registration volunteering area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Registration/ Check-In for 5K, 10K and Kiddie Run

February 28, 2026

Details

Volunteers will assist in the check-in process for 5K, 10K, and Kiddie Run participants, which includes distributing bibs, Goodie bags, and T-shirts. Two volunteers will be needed to assist with in-person registration.

*Please do not bring backpacks to the registration area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Bag Check

February 28, 2026

Details

Bag Check - Assist with checking bike riders' belongings before and after the ride.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Booths High Priority

February 28, 2026

Details

Tasks:
- set up tablecloths
- help vendors find their way during set-up time

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Bike Goodie Bag and T-Shirt Booth High Priority

February 28, 2026

Details

*Volunteers will set up the Bike Goodie Bag Booth and distribute the Goodie Bag and Bike T-shirt to registered Bike participants.

*One or two volunteers must be able to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs. (box of T-shirts).

6:30am-7:00am:
1) Set up four (4) tables and 8-10 chairs.
2) Hang up sample size shirts along with signage for T shirt size for display.
3) Unpack T-shirt boxes, sort, and set up according to size along with Goodie
Bags. T-shirt set up: XS,S; Medium; Large; XL, XXL.

7:00am-1pm
1) Distribute T-shirts and Goodie Bags to bike participants by shirt sizes and
mark off the Bibs for the Goodie Bags (G) and T-shirts (S).
2) Marshals and SAG Drivers- A distribution roster/list will be provided to
check off when Marshals and SAG Drivers return from the bike ride. Verify
the Marshal and SAG Driver from the roster, receive the Marshal vest, SAG
box (if any), and distribute a Goodie Bag (G) and Bike T-shirt (T). Mark off on
the Bibs for those items distributed.


1pm-2pm: Pack up the remaining Goodie Bags and T-shirts in the boxes for pick up and return to the truck.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Bike Medal Booth

February 28, 2026

Details

Assist to set-up medal booth, distribute medals, and clean-up.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Carbo Load

February 28, 2026

Details

Carbo Load 9:30-3:00PM - Assist with set-up, distribution to participants and clean up of carbo load area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Refreshments

February 28, 2026

Details

Assist to set-up, and distribute refreshment to participants with other tasks as needed.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Beer Garden

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 28, 2026

Details

MUST BE 21 years of age.

Assist with setting up the beer garden area, line management, and cleaning up the area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Saturday Volunteer's Lunch/support

February 28, 2026

Details

Assist with lunch buffet station for staff and volunteers: set-up, serving, and clean up.

Saturday Firecracker Store Booth

February 28, 2026

Details

Assist to Set-up T-shirt sales booth, manage merchandise sales, and clean up.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Opening Ceremony Participant

February 28, 2026

March 1, 2026

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Event Photographers High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 28, 2026

March 1, 2026

Details

Take event photos as instructed by Firecracker Photography Chairperson. Volunteers will need to provide your own Phone or Camera to take photos for the Firecracker Race Event Weekend.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

PAW'er DOG WALK - Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

PAW'er Dog Walk Set Up

February 28, 2026

Details

PAW'er walk 7:00AM-12:00PM - Assist with setting up booths, tables and other task as needed for the dog walk.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

PAW'er Dog Walk Station Assistant

February 28, 2026

Details

Assist with various activities in the park, help manage lines, and crowd control.

Location

Los Angeles State Historical Park
1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please Check in at Volunteer Check in booth (419 W. College St. Lot) before proceeding to this location.

Saturday Registration/Check-In for Paw'er Dog Walk

February 28, 2026

Details

7am-10am: Volunteers will assist in the check-in process; includes distributing bibs, goodie bags, and T-shirts.

*Please do not bring backpacks to the registration area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

5K/10K RUN/WALK - Sunday, March 1, 2026

5K/10K Run Start/Finish Line

March 1, 2026

Details

Assist to set-up, maintain, and other tasks as needed at the start line of race.

*Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Entertainment

March 1, 2026

Details

Assist with coordinating entertainment activities.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Registration/Check In for 5K and 10K High Priority

March 1, 2026

Details

5:30am-9:00am: Volunteers will assist in the check-in process; includes distributing bibs, goodie bags, an T-shirts. Two volunteers will be needed to assist with in-person registration.

*Please do not bring backpacks to the registration area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Bag Check

March 1, 2026

Details

Check in participants' belongings before and after the race.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Booths High Priority

March 1, 2026

Details

Tasks:
- set up tablecloths
- help vendors find their way during set-up time

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

5K/10K Run Course Monitor/Cheer Crew

March 1, 2026

Details

Assist in monitoring the course, runners, and cheer crew on the run course.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Award Medals

March 1, 2026

Details

Award finisher medals to participants at finish line.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Refreshments

March 1, 2026

Details

Assist and set -up the distribution of refreshments to runners, clean up and other tasks as needed.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Firecracker Store Booth

March 1, 2026

Details

Set up T-shirt sales booth, manage merchandise sales, and clean up.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Event Clean Up and Close Down

March 1, 2026

Details

Assist with barricades and clean up.

*Must be physically able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

KIDDIE RUN - Sunday, March 1, 2026

Kiddie Run

March 1, 2026

Details

Assist Kiddie Run team with set-up, race course, and crowd management.

Staff the kiddie fun zone, break down, and clean up.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

Sunday Registration/Check-In for Kiddie Run

March 1, 2026

Details

8am-10:30am: Volunteers will assist with check-in process; includes distributing bibs, goodie bags, and T-shirts.

*Please do not bring backpacks to the area.

Location

Check-in at the Volunteer Booth @ 419 W. College St., L.A. 90012

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