The Lake Chabot Trail Challenge's Half Marathon was on Trail Runner Magazine’s short list of the most scenic trail races in America. The course is a tough, hilly loop, mainly on dirt fire roads. The ridgeline views look down upon scenic Lake Chabot, surrounding grassy slopes, and eucalyptus groves. Mt. Diablo and San Francisco Bay are also visible along the route. There are five water stations with first aid and radio support. The half marathon has a time limit of 3.5 hours.
The 5k is a hilly course run on paved road. This route includes one water station with first aid and radio support.
Both races are chip-timed. High quality t-shirt for participants. Finisher's medals to those who complete their race. Age division medals given to the top 3 in each of the 13 age divisions in the half marathon. Medals given to the top 3 in each of the age divisions in the 5K.
Start and finish near the Lake Chabot Marina
17930 Lake Chabot Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Start line is near the Lake Chabot Marina
Registration (packet pickup) and finish line are at the Willows picnic area
There is a nominal fee to park inside lot or park for free on Lake Chabot Rd.