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
half marathon = 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometers)
Note that for trail races, due to an inability to lengthen and shorten trails, races can sometimes be a little bit more or (once in a rare while) a little bit less than the advertised distance.
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.
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 October 24th. 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.
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 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.
When/where do I pick up my bib/race packet?
Bibs will be available for pick-up on race day. We will also have early bib pick-up on Thursday and Friday before the race at Forward Motion Sports in Danville from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Location is 432 Hartz Ave in Danville. Directions can be found at their website here.
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.
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.