HIT 2010 RUNNING!

UPDATES (1/2/10):

Congratulations to all runners! Results are up and photos are up!

You've got the 1st to recover from any New Year's Eve shenanigans, watch the parade, the football or just put away the Christmas tree. Then it's time to start your year of running off with the first of many Brazen Racing trail runs for 2010!

Join us at the beautiful Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley for the scenic Brazen New Year 5K, 10K or Half Marathon.

All courses include rolling, but very runnable hills. For those who have run our other recent events, these courses represent some mercy. They are much easier and faster than the Bear Creek or Rocky Ridge, and just a little more hilly than the Point Pinole runs. Because there is always a chance of rain before and (hopefully not) during the race, the courses chosen are generally "wet weather" friendly. This means the 5K will be entirely on paved trails around the lake. The 10K and half marathon are roughly 50% on paved trail and 50% on fire trails.

So whether you are an experienced trail runner or a first-timer ready to get your feet dirty, you should thoroughly enjoy these races. Hikers/walkers are always welcome!

All runners will receive custom finisher medals and custom shirts (cotton and tech shirts available). More info on shirts/awards page.

Age group awards will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in 5 year categories (less for the younger ages).

Start times will be: 8:30am for the Half Marathon, 8:40am for the 10K and 8:50am for the 5K.

All races will be professionally timed.

Participation will be limited to a total of 350 entrants for all races combined, and shirt sizes (and tech shirts) can only be guaranteed to those who sign up by 12/16, so we recommend early registration.

Photos from other recent races can be found here.

About Lake Chabot

Lake Chabot Reservoir was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. The 315 acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years until legislation opened it up in the 1960s. Today the lake serves as a standby emergency water supply and is a favorite of local fisherman looking for trout, catfish, bass and other fish.

For more information about the park, visit: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/lake_chabot