2025 Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K)

🏃‍♂️ Race Info

• Event Date: June 1, 2025
• Location: 17404 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA
• Race Times: Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM: 5K starts at 8:30 AM.
• Preparation: Please arrive early to find parking, pick up bibs, and use restroom facilities.

🌄 Race Course

• Half Marathon: A scenic, hilly loop on dirt fire roads with ridge-line views of Lake Chabot and surrounding areas.
• 5K Course: An out and back with gentle rolling hills, mostly on paved surfaces.
• Support: Water stations, first aid, and radio support available.
• Time Limit: Half Marathon has a limit of 3.5 hours.

💰 Race Fee

• Early Registration: 5K is $40 and Half Marathon is $60 when registered by May 4, 2025.
• Race Day Pricing: 5K is $45 and Half Marathon is $65.
• Payment: Cash, check, or Venmo are accepted on race day.
• Parking Fee: Approx. $5 for the Chabot parking lot: free parking on Lake Chabot Rd and nearby streets.

🎽 Race Packet & Bib Pick-Up

• Pick-Up Time: Sunday, June 1, starting at 7:00 AM.
• Location: Willow picnic site, which is also the finish line area.
• Shipping: No race packets or bibs mailed out.
• Timing: Both races are chip-timed.

👕 T-Shirt

• Included Shirt: Short sleeve, high-quality t-shirts for registrations by May 4th.
• Shirt Guarantee: No guarantee for those registered after May 4th and on race day.
• Size Selection: Ensure appropriate size is selected: no exchanges will be made.
• Post-Race Check: Those who didn't receive a shirt should check in after the race.

🏅 Awards

• Finisher's Medals: Awarded to all who complete their race.
• Age Division Medals: Given to the top 3 in each of 12 age divisions for the half marathon and 9 for the 5K.

📸 Race Photos

• Photography: Provided by Darrell Lavin of Darrell Lavin Photography.
• Access Instructions: Email will be sent post-race with details on accessing photos.

❓ Questions

• Contact Person: Rachel Lunt
• Email: teamlunt07@gmail.com

🗺️ Directions

• Entrance: Closest to event's parking lot at 17404 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
• Google Maps: Search for "Entry of Lake Chabot Parking Space."
• Walk to Start: Registration area and start lines are just a few minutes’ walk from the lot.

For more information, visit the race page: Lake Chabot Trail Challenge.