Brazen New Year's Eve
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Brazen New Year's Eve at Lake Chabot
The event is a trail race held at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, California on December 31, 2026. The course uses the park trails and is organized by Brazen Racing.
Distances offered:
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Hikers and walkers are explicitly welcome to participate. Results are posted after the race for participants to view. Free race photos are provided by volunteer photographers.
There are volunteer roles for the event, and volunteers support tasks such as photography and on-course assistance. Sponsors noted for the event include GU, Bodyfit, and CallJazz; sponsor contributions are described as helping to reduce entry costs and support services for participants.
The event is linked to an adjacent New Year race the following day. Participants have the option to complete a second half marathon on January 1 to earn an event Mega-Medal or to record two half marathons as a marathon distance across the two days. The race page includes additional race information, course details, directions, and frequently asked questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
