California · 5K · 10K · 13.2 Miles
Brazen New Year's Day
Brazen New Year's Day is a 5K, 10K and 13.2 Miles event held in Castro Valley, California. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Race day
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- Castro Valley, CA
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- Castro Valley, California
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 13.2 Miles
- Course
- 2075 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- brazenracing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 2075 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Brazen New Year's Day
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 …
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Brazen New Year's Day: common questions
- When is the Brazen New Year's Day?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Where is the Brazen New Year's Day held?
- In Castro Valley, California.
- What distances does the Brazen New Year's Day offer?
- 5K, 10K and 13.2 Miles.
- How do I register for the Brazen New Year's Day?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Brazen New Year's Day?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Brazen New Year's Day start?
- 8:30 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Brazen New Year's Day?
- Loop course; Road surface; 2075 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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