Frequently Asked Questions
"When I first started running, I was so embarrassed, I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers."
Don't be afraid to ask! If your question isn't here, just sendus an e-mail at racedirector@brazenracing.com.
How long is a 5K? 10K? Half marathon?
5 kilometers = 3.1 miles
10 kilometers = 6.2 miles
half marathon = 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometers)
50K = 31.07 miles
Note that for trail races, due to an inability to lengthen and shorten trails, what can be called a 5K, 10K or half marathon can sometimes be a little bit more or (once in a rare while) a little bit less in distance.
Can I wear headphones?
Yes, but we ask that you keep the volume down at a safe level so that you can hear other runners or instructions from event personnel. We also ask that you remove them, or, at the very least, remove one ear bud when you are coming to aid stations, in a large crowd or on more technical or difficult sections of the course. The important thing is paying attention to everyone's safety and maintaining basic race etiquette with other runners.
Can I register on the day of the race?
If the race has not sold out, we will have race day registration. If the races are sold out, the race website will be updated on the home page and the registration page (as well as on the active.com page). Note that shirts in your size (and tech shirts) cannot be guaranteed if registering after April 8th. We will have extra shirts, but there is a chance of us running out of your size if we do not know what it is in advance.
Do you offer a group discount? Frequent runner discount? Family discount? Coupon? Special break for running more than one race?
We do not.
There are many different ways that other race organizations price their race entries, but it has always been our policy that we would never promote an even slightly bloated price, then offer "discounts" that would end up being used by only some of our runners. We believe that such a policy unfairly penalizes those who (for whatever reason) do not find out about and utilize the "special" coupon or discount.
Every runner who signs up for our races is "special" and gets the "group discount" from the start, because they are part of the large group running that race. Almost all of our races are composed of several hundred runners (sometimes well over a thousand) and it is because of these numbers that we can offer a very high level of quality in every aspect of the race while still charging an entry fee well below what you might expect or find at comparable events elsewhere.
We do offer a discount to those who sign up early, since early sign-ups allow us to plan better and lower the overall costs of the race. Similarly, we include an additional charge for those who sign up late, since the accomodation of race entries in the last two weeks before a race
increases the per-runner cost.
The other exception for discounts is for those who volunteer at one race and then partipate at a later one. Those volunteers receive a disounted (and sometimes free) race entry.
Save Mount Diablo...save it from what?
Although it's commonly believed that Mount Diablo State Park covers all of Mount Diablo, in fact more than 50% (roughly 90,000 acres) of the mountain and its surrounding foothills and adjacent grasslands are prviately owned. To learn more about this great non-profit check out their website here.
Will there be age group awards?
Yes, we will have results and awards for age group finishers. We will try to get all of these out on race day, but if we miss anybody then they will be mailed out after the race.
When/where do I pick up my bib/race packet?
Bibs can be picked up at the race start on race day. We will also have pre-race bib pick-up at Forward Motion Sports in Danville on Thursday, April 19th (10:00-7:00pm) and Friday, April 20th (10:00-4:00pm).
Will there be somewhere to leave my warm-up clothes?
Yes, there will be a sweat-check area and these will be checked in and watched over by a volunteer. Bags for storing your sweats will be available if you do not bring your own. Please do not leave valuables in your sweat bags -- we cannot be responsible for these items.
I have a friend who would like to volunteer. Can they volunteer and I get the free entry to a future race?
Sure. Just send an email to racedirector@brazenracing.com so the friend can be set up as a volunteer.
I am a very slow runner. Am I going to be out of place?
You won't be out of place at all. Our races are planned for participants of all abilities -- including walkers/hikers. Also see next question regarding the early start for hikers.
How do I get to the start of the 50K?
A bus from the 50K finish (Castle Rock Park) to the start in Brentwood will be available for participants who reserve a seat in advance. This covers everyone who signs up by April 8th. Those signing up later should e-mail the race director to confirm space is still available on the buses.
If I park near the start of the 50K, will there be transport back to the starting area after I finish?
No. If you park near there, you will need to make your own arrangements for getting back there. We recommend you take the bus.
Is there a time limit?
The 50K course will have a time limit of 10 hours. Runners must reach the Old Finley Road aid station (mile 15.6) by 1:00pm (5 hours after the race start).
Will the race be cancelled if it rains?
No. The race will be held, rain or shine. Courses may be modified to account for weather conditions.
Do you issue refunds?
No. Putting on a race can be a very expensive (and financially risky) endeavor. To a small extent, that risk gets shared by all who enter since injuries, emergencies and plain old "life happening" can potentially ruin plans for participation.
Because the majority of the funds collected have been spent long before the race occurs, we do not issue cash refunds. We will, however, credit you with 50% or 75% of your entry toward a future race if you let us know in advance (at least 2 weeks for 75% credit, at least 72 hours for 50%).
For any further questions on this matter, e-mail us at racedirector@brazenracing.com.