In 82 days · Thu, Dec 31, 2026
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When
Thursday, December 31st, 2026
Where
17930 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley CA
Distances
Half · 5K · 10K
Typical weather
43–56°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–51°F
rain
2024
38–55°F
dry
2023
46–56°F
dry
2022
50–56°F
rain
2021
37–51°F
dry
2020
44–56°F
dry
2019
40–59°F
dry
2018
41–53°F
dry
2017
42–56°F
dry
2016
39–51°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: New Year's Eve, Thursday, 12/31/2026
- Location: 17930 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA
- Events: 5K, 10K, and half marathon
- Registration: Join us at this link
Event Highlights
- Trail Opportunities: Whether you're looking to squeeze in your first trail run or you're looking to log that 1,000th mile before the clock strikes midnight, this is your chance.
- Double Event: Make it a double and join us on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to earn the Brazen New Year Mega-Medal!
- Separate Registration Required: Each race is a unique event on its own and requires separate registration.
- Back-to-Back Events: This year we will have back-to-back events at Lake Chabot, Castro Valley.
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