BRAVE Race

FEB
22
2026
Join the 9th Annual BRAVE Race in Aliso Viejo on Feb 22, 2026, and run, walk, or jog 1K, 5K or 10K on site or virtually to support The Joyful Child Foundation. Family friendly fun with early registrant swag and awards for top finishers.
Sun 22 Feb 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The 9th Annual BRAVE Race takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Aliso Viejo, California, with an in-person location at Aliso Niguel High School (Wolverine Stadium) and a virtual option. Participants can run, jog, or walk the offered distances either at the stadium or remotely on a route of their choosing. The event is hosted by The Joyful Child Foundation and proceeds benefit The Joyful Child's Be Brave-Be Safe Empowerment Programs.

  • 1K Family Fun Run
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Virtual 1K, Virtual 5K, Virtual 10K

Registration, logistics and awards

Registration includes tiered fees for in-person distances and set prices for virtual events. Fee examples listed by the organizer: 10K ($40 until 12/03/25; $55 until 2/08/26; $65 thereafter), 5K ($30 until 12/03/25; $45 until 2/08/26; $55 thereafter), and 1K ($15). Virtual fees include Virtual 10K ($50), Virtual 5K ($45), and Virtual 1K ($15). Participants who register before January 15, 2026, will receive a dri-fit shirt. Early packet pickup is offered the day before the race at Road Runner Sports in Laguna Hills; same-day check-in and registration are available on race day. Course maps for the 5K and 10K are provided as downloadable PDFs. Awards include colorful ribbons for the top three in each youth age category and handcrafted tiles for winners across age groups; recipients must be present on race day to be eligible. A raffle for a $150 running-shoe certificate is held at early packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
Joyful Challenge - 5k & 10k Combo
5 km
Family Fun Run 1k
Virtual 10k
Virtual 5k
Virtual Family Fun Run 1k

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