Brazen New Year's Day

  • Date Fri 1st January 2027
  • Time 8:30AM PST
  • Location Castro Valley, California
  • Price $55.58 - $103.72
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Event summary

Kick off the New Year in style at the Brazen New Year's Day event on Friday, January 1, 2027, in the beautiful Castro Valley, Alameda! Experience the breathtaking trails of Lake Chabot while you choose from a scenic 5K, a challenging 10K, or an invigorating half marathon. This is the perfect way to embrace a fresh start and boost your fitness goals for the year ahead.

For those looking to elevate their experience, consider participating in the Brazen New Year's Eve race the day before, and earn the coveted New Year Mega Medal to celebrate your commitment. If you're feeling ambitious, why not tackle both half marathons over the two consecutive days? You'll have an incredible story to share with your friends: "It took me two years to finish that marathon!" Join us for an unforgettable start to 2027 and make lasting memories on the trails!

Organiser's Description

The sun is rising on Friday morning, January 1st, the first day of 2027. Where should you be? Pounding the trails of Lake Chabot, of course!

Join us at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley for the scenic and invigorating 5K, 10K or half marathon.

Better yet, make sure you run at the Brazen New Year's Eve race and then you can start 2026 with the highly coveted New Year Mega Medal! Learn about our Brazen New Year's Eve race here.

Take it even one step higher by running both half marathons (one on 12/31 and one on 1/1) and then brag to your friends: "It took me two years to finish that marathon"!

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $6.83 Fee & NYE Race Shirt

    Fri 1st January 2027 (9:10AM PST)

    $74.83

    The 5K is entirely on paved trails. The 5K and 10K will essentially be out and back courses, while the half marathon will basically be a loop. All courses include rolling hills that are mostly runnable.
  • 10k

    Incl. $7.46 Fee & NYE Race Shirt

    Fri 1st January 2027 (8:55AM PST)

    $84.46

    The 10K is about 50% paved trails and 50% dirt trails. The 5K and 10K will essentially be out and back courses, while the half marathon will basically be a loop. All courses include rolling hills that are mostly runnable.
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.72 Fee & NYE Race Shirt

    Fri 1st January 2027 (8:30AM PST)

    $103.72

    The half marathon is approximately 30% paved trails and 70% dirt trails. The 5K and 10K will essentially be out and back courses, while the half marathon will basically be a loop. All courses include rolling hills that are mostly runnable. The half marathon will start at 8:30 am and the course will have a time limit of 4.5 hours. All half marathoners must reach the aid station at mile 10.7 by 11:45 am.
  • Remote Runner

    Incl. $5.58 Fee & NYE Race Shirt

    $55.58

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Location

17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, 94546, CA, United States

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