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Brazen New Year’s Eve Half Marathon

  • DistanceHalf Marathon
  • Date
  • LocationCastro Valley, CA
  • Mixed surfaces
  • loop
Original decorative illustration, not a photo or map of this race.Castro Valley Library’s modern entrance and clearly labeled town-name facade Destination photo. — destination photo, not the race courseCastro Valley · destination, not course
Photo details

Castro Valley destination photo, not a view of this race course. Castro Valley Library entrance (2026-09-15 19:01:01). Photo by BriefEdits · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Resized, display-cropped and gently color-graded.

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Mixed surfaces running; the exact distance still needs confirmation.

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Partial information

Organizer describes about 70% dirt and 30% paved, with runnable rolling hills. Measured total ascent remains unverified.

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At a glance

Date
Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Location
Castro Valley
Distance
Half Marathon
Surface
Mixed surfaces
Elevation gain
Not confirmed
Entry & fees
Price not yet confirmedEntry availability not confirmed. Verification overdue.
About this race

A trail half marathon around Lake Chabot to close the year. The optional two-day challenge combines separate half marathons; it is not a single marathon event.

Course & terrain

Surface
mixed
About this detail

Approximately 30% paved and 70% dirt.

course type
loop
Elevation notes
Organizer describes about 70% dirt and 30% paved, with runnable rolling hills. Measured total ascent remains unverified.
Aid stations
3 on-course stations with water, electrolyte drink, gels and snacks. Half stations emphasize refills; carry a bottle or reusable cup.
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course gpx
https://brazenracing.com/gpx/Brazen_New_Year_s_Eve_Half_Marathon.gpx
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Exact-distance organizer download linked on current event page. GPX link provenance verified; raw route geometry not inspected.

Additional source notes
Elevation gain (ft)
Not verified: Measured total ascent was not confirmed in reviewed official text.

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Race day

Start time
8:30 AM
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Pacific time

Pickup and transport
Bib/shirt mail-out or race-morning pickup; organizer discourages race-morning pickup, and its exact opening hour is not stated. Park inside Lake Chabot while spaces remain, then use nearby street parking.
Time limit (minutes)
270 minutes
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Regular half time limit.

Start groups
Hiker Division: 7:30 AM; Regular half marathon: 8:30 AM
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Checkpoints
8:30 am runner start; published finish limit 4.5 hours. A 7:30 am hiker division has separate aid-station and awards rules; no intermediate checkpoint deadline confirmed.
cutoff policy
Early hikers should carry fluids before aid stations are fully operating; hiker division is ineligible for overall/age awards.
event venue
Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley

Location

Castro Valley, CA area

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Entry & fees

2026 · Half Marathon

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Fee details
Published mail-in half tier $95 through Oct 25, 2026; later $100 / $105 / $110. Online pricing differs; confirm checkout total.

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Details & sources

Source checks · Oct 14, 2026, 7:41 AM UTC
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  • Distance: not confirmed.
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About this recorded edition

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