Brazen New Year's Day
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Brazen New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Events take place at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California, at 17600 Lake Chabot Road. The schedule spans New Year's Eve, 12/31/2026, and New Year's Day, 1/1/2027, with both in-person and a virtual remote option.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.2 Miles (half marathon)
- Remote runner (virtual)
Course details differ by distance. The 5K is entirely on paved trails. The 10K is roughly 50% paved trails and 50% dirt trails. The half marathon is approximately 30% paved trails and 70% dirt trails. The 5K and 10K are essentially out-and-back courses, while the half marathon is essentially a loop. All courses include rolling hills that are mostly runnable.
The half marathon course has a time limit of 4.5 hours. Half marathon participants must reach the aid station at mile 10.7 by 11:45 am. Events on consecutive days are presented as separate races; each race requires its own registration. Completing events on both days is associated with earning the Brazen New Year Mega-Medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
