New Year's One Day
When is New Year's One Day?
New Year's One Day takes place on Thursday, December 31, 2026 in San Jose, CA.
What distances does New Year's One Day offer?
New Year's One Day offers 7 events: 6 hour Solo, 6 hour Team, 12 hour Solo, 12 hour Team, 24 hour Solo, 24 hour Team, 100 Mile.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 hour Solo | 30.0 mi | $90.00 | Register |
| 6 hour Team | 30.0 mi | $100.00 | Register |
| 12 hour Solo | 50.0 mi | $110.00 | Register |
| 12 hour Team | 50.0 mi | $120.00 | Register |
| 24 hour Solo | 100.0 mi | $195.00 | Register |
| 24 hour Team | 100.0 mi | $205.00 | Register |
| 100 Mile | 100.0 mi | $195.00 | Register |
How much does New Year's One Day cost?
Registration for New Year's One Day starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is New Year's One Day held?
New Year's One Day is held in San Jose, CA at Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion).
About New Year's One Day
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).
Team Competition
Teams of 2-4 members will be issued a Race Belt to attach their team bib.. Each team member is required to complete at least one lap but they can complete as many, or as little, laps as they'd like. The team bib can only be transferred to another team member at the timing mat (S/F).
Award medals are given to the top three teams. All teams will receive a custom coaster with their team name and distance completed.
Cupless
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.
Cancellation Policy
Entry fees to Coastal events are non-refundable.
DEFER YOUR ENTRY
To defer an event that is scheduled as planned:
Things happen or you change your mind. If you're just not able to make the event that you had planned on, here are your options:
- Up until 7 days from the start time of the first event, you can defer 100% value of your registration to a future event for a deferment fee of $10. You will be given a credit for the amount paid, minus any discounts and service fees, to be used at a future event.
- Up until 72-hours from the start time of the first event, you will be given a credit for 50% of the amount paid towards a future event, minus any discounts and service fees, to be used at a future event.
- Up until 72-hours from the start time of the first event, you can transfer your registration of the current event to another runner for a transfer fee of $10.
Please use the Contact this Race form and notify us within the time frame stated above.
All requests within 72-hour from the start time of the first event will not earn credit nor be eligible for a transfer.
All race credits earned will be good for one calendar year from the time it was issued.
EVENT CANCELLATIONS
We host events rain or shine but in the unfortunate circumstance that an event is:
- canceled or rescheduled - you will receive a 75% credit of your registration fee (minus processing and other fees incurred), applicable to future events
- relocated - we will automatically transfer the registration over to new venue.
Bib Number & Shirt Pick-up
Race Day: Check-in beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion). Please arrive 30min before your event to receive your bib and shirt. Event start times are listed here.
Parking is $6 per vehicle. Please bring exact change to expedite entry.
Shirts
To guarantee a shirt, please register 10 business days prior to the event. And please register one month before to guarantee an embroidered hoodie.
Course
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)
Chip Timing
Each lap will be recorded using a bibtag timing chip. Real-time lap splits will displayed on a TV screen at the S/F.
Runners need to complete the full lap within the event time limit to receive credit for the distance.
Aid Stations
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.
Awards
Awards Ceremonies at Hellyer Park:
24 hour – 9:15 a.m. (Jan 1st)
100 Mile – 1:15 p.m. (Jan 1st)
12 hour – 9:15 p.m. (Dec 31st)
6 hour – 3:15 p.m. (Dec 31st)
A fleece hoodie, or equivalent, will be given to all 24hr and 12hr individual runners (at check-in). Hi-tech tee for the other categories. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group. All participants (except 100-mile runners) will receive a finisher's medal and a custom coaster with their name and distance completed. 24hr runners who complete 60 laps and 97 laps will receive the "100K" and "100+ Miles" belt buckle, respectively. 100-mile runners who complete 100 miles will receive a finisher's medal and a belt buckle. Note: After the start, runners do not have the option to change to another event (i.e., 24 hr, 12 hr, 6 hr, or 100 mi.) 100-mile runners do not qualify for the 100K buckle or custom coaster.
Overall Winners: The top 3 male and female overall winners of every individual category will win an award and race credits to future Coastal races:
1st Place - $50
2nd Place - $35
3rd Place - $20
Top three finishers in each age group and gender will receive award medals.