Join the Chinatown YMCA's Chinese New Year Run for the Kids! This event raises funds for the YMCA's youth and teen programs. This year, proceeds will help benefit PEP, the Physical Education Program serving more than 1,600 youth from Chinatown and the surrounding neighborhoods daily with free fitness, nutrition and wellness programs.. More than 1,500 runners/walkers are expected with 300 volunteers participating in the 2012 Chinese New Year Run.