Photos by Marques Jackson Photography.
Join Runstreet and Run for Chinatown for a beautiful 5K Art Run for Chinatown to see the incredible murals and art that bring Manhattan's Chinatown to life. This guided NYC 5K fun run will take you on a tour of Chinatown's street art. Ticket proceeds go toward the W.O.W. Project for adding LED lights to their newest mural in Chinatown.
Join us for a morning of fun in support of NYC's Chinatown community. We will begin and end the run at local bakery New Kam Hing. There will be a restroom available at the restaurant and a bag drop available.
The run will be led by Runstreet Art Run founder Marnie Kunz and Run for Chinatown founder Leland Yu, who will take you on an informative, colorful, and fun 5K through the beautiful streets of Chinatown, Manhattan.
The W.O.W Project is a community-based initiative that reinvents, preserves, and encourages Chinatown’s creative culture and history through arts, culture, and activism. Located inside Wing On Wo & Co., the oldest continually run family business in New York's Chinatown, The W.O.W Project was established by fifth-generation store owner, Mei Lum, to bring concerns of a rapidly changing Chinatown into a resident-led space for intergenerational dialogue and action. Since its inception in 2016, The W.O.W. Project has held numerous panel discussions about the role of art and social change, an annual storefront artist-in-residency program, film screenings showcasing Asian American women filmmakers, and several Chinatown storytelling open mic nights, that have reached over 1,000 residents.
FAQs
Is this a race?
No, this is a fun run, and the run will be led at a 10-minute-mile pace, with stops for photos along the route. Streets will not be closed for the event and we will stop for traffic lights.
Where do we begin and end the run?
At New Kam Hing Coffee Shop, at 118 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013.endpoint
How long is the run?
The run is 5K, and includes stops for photos and talking about key murals on the route. The run will take about an hour and 15 minutes to complete.
How fast do we run?
We go at an average pace of 10-minute miles, and also stop for photos and learning about the art along the way. We also stop for traffic lights as the streets will not be closed for this run.
I am a beginner. Can I still join?
Yes! You just have to be able to run 3.1 miles, with a few stops/breaks along the way.
What are the covid precautions?
All Runstreet staff are fully vaccinated against covid-19. All runners must wear a mask at the starting and endpoint of the run and masks are mandatory in any crowded areas we may pass during the run. The total number of runners will be limited and we encourage everyone to stay gapped when possible during the run.
Are kids or dogs allowed?
Yes! Kids under 12 are free and dogs are free. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations, have no aggression issues, and be used to running 5K in the city. Dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant. Kids and teens ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
What is the event hashtag?
Follow and tag @Runstreet Instagram @RunforChinatown Instagram and use hashtag #ArtRunforChinatown in posts to enter the photo contest.
Will there be a bag drop?
Yes, there will be a bag drop available but we are not liable for any lost or broken items and recommend taking your valuables on the run or leaving them at home.
Will there be a restroom?
Yes, there will be a restroom at our start/, at New Kam Hing.