Join us for the “We Love Boston Chinatown” Lunar New Year Virtual 5k/1 Mile Run/Walk presented by BCNC's Bamboo Circle.
This event is FREE so all can participate and show their love for Chinatown. This is a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air, exercise, and show your support for the community. Although this event is FREE, we highly encourage you to show your love to Asian and new immigrant families by making a donation, inviting friends to run/walk, or asking friends to donate.
Complete your walk/run anytime Friday, February 12th through Monday, February 15th
Participate as an Individual or join/create a Team (family, company, organization, etc.)
Choose your own race route or run our recommended route
Remember to practice proper social distancing and mask guidelines
Post your results on runsignup.com or email directly to race director Jon Eng.
Race photos encouraged! Take a photo after you complete your run/walk or in front of your favorite Asian/immigrant-owned business. Post to social media with the hashtag #WeLoveBostonChinatown or upload on RunSignUp.
**The team with the most members will receive prizes!**
Help us achieve our goal to raise $5,000 (5k) by February 14th!
Check if your company can match your donation at Match Finder.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) services are needed now more than ever to help those most in need make it through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Your gift can make a difference!
$25 - Pays for supplies so that children can safely attend childcare
$50 - Pays for college advising for a youth
$75 - Pays for online learning tools for immigrants who are learning English
$100 - Pays for a counseling session for a parent facing hardships
This event is part of the “We Love Boston Chinatown” Resiliency Campaign: a partnership with artists, community organizations, and businesses.
Join BCNC’s Bamboo Circle email list to stay updated: bcnc.net/bamboo-circle.
Update: Our race was featured in the NBC Asian America article, “Lunar New Year celebrations this year aim to help struggling Chinatowns.”