Brazen New Year's Eve

Castro Valley, United States • 31 Dec 2026

Event Overview

The Brazen New Year's Eve event takes place on December 31, 2026 at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California. It is a trail running event featuring three distances on that day.

Race Distances

Participants can choose from the following race options:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K

Event Details

The event supports the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program. There is also a related event on New Year's Day, January 1, 2027. Runners who participate in both events can earn a special "Brazen New Year Mega-Medal." Each race is a separate event and requires its own registration.

A remote participation option is available. Separate start times are listed for each distance, as well as a specific "Hiker start" for walkers participating in the half marathon who anticipate taking longer than approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

Registration fees for the in-person races increase at set dates leading up to the event, starting from approximately $75 for the 5K, $85 for the 10K, and $104 for the half marathon. Remote registration starts at approximately $56. 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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