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 send us 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

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.

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.

Will there be age group awards?

Yes, we will have results and awards for age group finishers in 5 year divisions (see the shirts and awards page). If you do not receive your age group medal on race day, you can just send in a self-addressed envelope with $1.75 postage and we will mail it to you.

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.

Are there bathrooms on the course?

There will be port-a-potties at the start/finish and throughout both of the courses.

When/where do I pick up my bib/race packet?

You can either pick these up on race morning, or do early pick-up at Fleet Feet of Pleasant Hill on 11/23 and 11/24 (from 10:00-7:00).

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.

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.