Brazen New Year's Day

Castro Valley, United States • 1 Jan 2027

Event Overview

The Brazen New Year's Day 2027 is a running event held on January 1 at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. The event offers three trail race distances: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. A dedicated hiker division is also available for those walking the half marathon course.

Location and Course

The event takes place at 17936 Lake Chabot Lane in Castro Valley. The courses are on the trails around Lake Chabot.

Additional Information

The event is associated with a fundraising program for the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program. Participants can also register as a "Remote Runner" to complete their chosen distance virtually. There is a tiered pricing structure for registrations, with fees increasing as the event date approaches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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