
Brazen New Year's Day is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Castro Valley, CA, with entry fees from $68 to $95.
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"!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hayward Air Terminal, 4 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
393 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Brazen New Year's Day, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Brazen New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2027