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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $40$55 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $30$45 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| Family Fun Run | Kids | Feb 28, 20279:45 AM | $15 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Feb 28, 202712:01 AM | $50 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Feb 28, 202712:01 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual Family Fun RunVirtual | Kids | Feb 28, 202712:01 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Dec 10, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:21 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for 10th Annual BRAVE Race 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:19 or better, the top quarter in 29:33, and half the field in 38:19; the last tenth came in after 52:49.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:33 or better, the top quarter in 57:55, and half the field in 1:05:27; the last tenth came in after 1:16:12.
At the 2026 Family Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 5:53 or better, the top quarter in 6:44, and half the field in 7:26; the last tenth came in after 15:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:12 | 29:22 |
| 20-29 | 30:34 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:27 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 34:32 | 34:35 |
| 50-59 | 44:28 | 30:39 |
| 60-69 | 46:18 | 28:53 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 10 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 142 to 98 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:46 to 38:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 (-31%) | 38:19 | under 25:19 | 18:46 |
| 2022 | 142 | 34:46 | under 22:37 | 18:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:33, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around February 28 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 10th Annual BRAVE Race 2027 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup for t-shirt and bib will be held at Road Runner Sports - 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills California 92653 between 2 pm and 5 pm on Saturday, February 27th. At packet pickup you will be entered in a raffle for $100…
Schedule and packet pickup
Would you like to be a Vendor on Race Day? Complete Vendor and Booth Registration form. Questions? Email [email protected].
Shirt and medal
All registered 5K and 10K participants are eligible to receive a race shirt (guaranteed if registered by February 5th) at the start of the Race and a Joyful Child medal when the race is complete. Virtual participants may have the shirt and…
Rules and FAQ
What am I supporting? Your participation benefits The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preventing crimes against children. Donations support The Joyful Child's Be…
Rules and FAQ
Please check our FAQ and email [email protected] if you have additional questions. View 2026 BRAVE Race photos here.
Rules and FAQ
Since all registration fees are a donation to The Joyful Child Foundation, there are no refunds for cancellations.
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The BRAVE RACE is hosted by The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion (55-0794474).
The Joyful Child Foundation is dedicated to preventing crimes against children through programs that educate, empower, and unite families and communities.
Your participation benefits The Joyful Child's Be Brave-Be Safe Empowerment Programs.
You can choose to participate virtually or join us in person at Wolverine Stadium in Aliso Viejo, CA on Sunday, February 28, 2027
Participants can walk or run a 1K, 5K, 10K.