New Year's One Day

New Year's One Day

Wed December 31 - Thu January 1, 2026

San Jose, CA 95111 US

Start the New Year running as far as you can or as little as you want. Sign up individually or as a team! The course is a 1.0 mile loop around Cottonwood Lake in popular Hellyer Park. USATF course certification (CA23033TEB).

• 24 hour Solo: 9:00AM PST - 9:00AM PST
• 100 Mile: 9:00AM PST - 1:00PM PST
• 12 hour Solo: 9:00AM PST - 9:00PM PST
• 6 hour Solo: 9:00AM PST - 3:00PM PST
• 24 hour Team: 9:00AM PST - 9:00AM PST
• 12 hour Team: 9:00AM PST - 9:00PM PST
• 6 hour Team: 9:00AM PST - 3:00PM PST

Each lap is 1.03 miles around Cottonwood Lake in Hellyer Park along the asphalt path. The course is relatively flat. The course isn't lighted and we recommend having a flashlight available at night. Pacing is not allowed. USATF course certification (CA23033TEB)

Fully-stocked aid station every mile. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte sports drink. There will be hot soup and pizza in the evening. Runners can set up tents, tables, chairs and coolers along the course. Portable toilets are located adjacent to the course near the start/finish area.

In an effort to reduce waste and litter, Coastal events are cupless. We request that you bring your preferred means of containing fluids, including hot drinks, for during your run and at the aid station. Please make sure that it is not breakable and labeled. There will be a table to leave them. We will have some Hydrapak SpeedCup ($5) for sale at check-in. Please note that there are no pre-filled cups of hydration at the aid stations.