BRAVE Race
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Event overview
The BRAVE Race takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as an in-person or virtual event. The in-person location is Wolverine Stadium at Aliso Niguel High School, 28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. The event is hosted by The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion and benefits The Joyful Child's Be Brave-Be Safe empowerment programs, which focus on preventing crimes against children through education and community programs.
Distances offered
- 1K Family Fun Run
- 5K
- 10K
- Virtual 1K, 5K, and 10K
Entry, awards and logistics
Registration fees vary by distance and date. Published fees include: 10K $40 (until 12/03/25), $55 (until 2/08/26), $65 (after 2/08/26); 5K $30 (until 12/03/25), $45 (until 2/08/26), $55 (after 2/08/26); 1K $15; Virtual 10K $50, Virtual 5K $45, Virtual 1K $15. Processing fees apply. Participants registered before January 15, 2026 will receive a dri-fit shirt.
Early packet pickup for shirt and bib is at Road Runner Sports, 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA, on the day before the race; pickup entrants are entered in a raffle for a $150 shoe certificate, with the winner announced on race day. Same-day registration and check-in are available. Results will be posted on the RunSignUp results page and Finished Results; virtual participants may submit times and download a certificate.
Awards include ribbons to the top three in each youth age category per gender and handcrafted tiles to winners in listed age groups; recipients must be present on race day to be eligible. Prize money is offered for top three male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
