10th Annual BRAVE Race 2027

1K/5K/10K

Select your distance and enjoy at your own pace. You can run, jog, or walk your 1K Family Run, 5K, and 10K at the Wolverine Stadium among Joyful Friends, or join us virtually from your treadmill or along a route of your choosing on Sunday, February 28, 2027. 

Registration Fees:

10K - $40 (until 12/09/26); $55 (until 2/14/27); $65 (effective 2/15/27)

5K - $30 (until 12/09/26); $45 (until 2/14/27); $55 (effective 2/15/27)

1K - $15

Virtual 10K - $50 / Virtual 5K - $45 / Virtual 1K - $15

(Plus processing fee.)

All 5K and 10K participants registered by February 5th will receive a BRAVE Race shirt.

Download the RACE DAY CHECK-IN App for fast check-in and same-day registration

Results will be available on the Run Sign Up Results Page or on Finished Results. You can also download the Finished Results app for free. This way will be the fastest way to check real-time results on Sunday.

Virtual participants may enter their time on the BRAVE RACE RunSignUp Results Page. Click on the top right "Submit Virtual Results" button. Download and print your certificate!

The Joyful Child Foundation encourages you to show your race pride in stride and post your photos, videos, and share your stories via social media using #TheJoyfulChild #BRAVERace.

Early Packet pickup for t-shirt and bib will be held at Road Runner Sports - 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, California 92653 between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2027. At packet pickup you will be entered in a raffle for a $100 certificate for a pair of running shoes! The winner will be announced and presented with the certificate on race day, Sunday, February 28, 2027.

Same-Day Registration & Check-In will begin at 7:30am on Sunday, February 28, 2027.

Special new colorful ribbons will be given to the top 3 in each age category for each gender: under 7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19.  Handcrafted tiles will be given to the winner in each age category for each gender 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. You must be present on race day to be eligible for ribbons and tiles.

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These are current Course Records- break one and get next years entry for free!!

5k

   Male-Damian Noria 17:13.6

   Female-Mia Kim 18:48.5

10k

   Male-Naoki Kasai   36:33.9

   Female-Emilene Kim   40:31.5

Would you like to be a Vendor on Race Day? Complete Vendor and Booth Registration form.

Questions? Email Contact@thejoyfulchild.org

If you would like to Volunteer for the BRAVE RACE, email contact@thejoyfulchild.org

Click here to learn about sponsorships.

If you refer 5 participants who complete registration, you will receive $15 refund from your registration. If you refer an additional 4 participants you can receive an additional $15 off. When you receive your confirmation email, it will include a link you can send to friends with your specific referral code in it.