In 2026, we’re counting down to 50 years of fitness, fun, and community! The 2026 Devil Mountain Run features brand-new 5K and 10K courses, finisher medals for everyone, and a new beneficiary — the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area. Join the movement that moves people — body, heart, and community.
The Devil Mountain Run welcomes you to our 2026 event page. We are thrilled to host this Downtown Danville Favorite of 46 years on May 3rd 2026. Free tech shirts will be given to the first 1000 registered/paid runners. Cash prizes for Top winners of the mile of truth. Overall and age group winner awards for 5K and 10K. The Mile of Truth has once again been chosen to be a grand prix championship event for the PAUSATF. The Kids Fun Run and the popular Buddi Love Mile returns. This is an event for the entire family so bring out everybody. The community loves it, the kids will love it, so will your pet!
TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
Approximate timeline of events.
6:30 a.m. Day-of Registration and Vendor Expo open, Packet Pickup
8:00 a.m. Start of 10K (Railroad Ave. in front of Lunardi’s)
8:05 a.m. Start of 5K (Railroad Ave. in front of Lunardi’s)
9:00 a.m. 5K AWARDS at the Main Stage. PLEASE be in the expo area and ready to accept your award if you are top 3 in your age group
9:15 a.m. Start of the Mile of Truth (heats will run every 10 minutes)
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Heat 1 (9:15 am): Boys and girls ages 14 and under
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Heat 2 (9:25 am): Women 40+ (prize money)
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Heat 3 (9:35 am): Men 60+ (prize money)
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Heat 4 (9:45 am): Men 40-59 (prize money)
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Heat 5 (9:55 am): Women Elite/Open (prize money)**
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Heat 6 (10:05 am): Men Elite/Open (prize money)**
10:15 a.m. Start of the Buddi Love Dog Mile (Railroad and Prospect)
10:30 a.m. Start of Kids Fun Run (Railroad and Prospect)
10:30 a.m. 10K and Mile of Truth Awards at the Main Stage – PLEASE be in the expo area and ready to accept your award
12:00 p.m. Vendor Expo area, Kids jump house wrap-up
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
--NEW 5K & 10K COURSES IN 2026--
5K: The USATF certified 5K will start on Railroad Ave between Church St and School St, heading South to Hartz Way. A quick Left on Hartz Way and another Left on Hartz Ave (San Ramon Valley Blvd) taking the runners North along Danville Blvd all the way to Wayne Ave. Left on Wayne, then left onto the Iron Horse Trail (IHT). Runners head South on the IHT all the way to West Linda Mesa Avenue where runners will pop back out on to Railroad Avenue and hit the finish line just before Prospect Ave. Detailed maps will be at https://devilmtnrun.com/5k-run/
10K: The USATF certified 10K will start on Railroad Ave between Church St and School St, heading South to Hartz Way and another left on Hartz Ave. (San Ramon Valley Blvd) taking the runners North along Danville Blvd all the way to El Cerro Blvd. where runners will head east towards El Portal. Runners will head north on El Portal making a loop through this beautiful Danville Community until reaching La Gonda Way and heading south back onto El Cerro and eventually meeting their original path of Danville Blvd. From here, runners will head north until taking a left on Wayne Ave., then left onto the Iron Horse Trail (IHT). Runners head South on the IHT all the way to West Linda Mesa Avenue where runners will pop back out on to Railroad Avenue and hit the finish line just before Prospect Ave. Detailed maps will be at https://devilmtnrun.com/10k-run/
Mile of Truth: The USATF certified start line will be on Railroad Avenue at the corner of Railroad and Church St. Runners will head north on Railroad and turn right on W. Prospect Ave. They will then turn right again on Hartz Ave. and will be running south in the southbound side of the street. Runners will then make a right turn on School St. and will turn right again back onto Railroad Ave. They will make two (2) laps in order to complete one-mile. The finish line is located in front of the Danville Brewery adjacent to the expo area on Railroad. Quarter Mile markers will be on the course. Detailed course map at - http://devilmtnrun.com/mile-of-truth/
NOTE: In order for prize money to be awarded, the Devil Mountain Run requires that a minimum of 12 competing runners participate in the heat. If the field is lower than 12, that heat will not qualify for prize money, but will still qualify for age group awards.
Buddi Love Dog Mile - Takes place on the exact same course at the Mile of Truth detailed above. There will be doggy water bowls at the finish line.
Kid's Fun Run - The Kid's Fun Run start/finish line will be on Railroad Avenue directly in front of the Danville Brewery and adjacent to the expo area. We will have 3 age categories with varying distances for each group:
Ages 8-10: 1/4 mile (one loop on the same course that the Mile of Truth elite runners run on! We will have Captain America leading the way and will also have several Race Marshalls behind the last child to ensure everyone makes it to the finish line successfully!)
Ages 5-7: 200 yards (we will walk the children up Railroad Ave. to the start line in front of Lunardi's and they will run back down Railroad to the finish line in front of Danville Brewery. Parent will be able to see the children the entire time.)
Ages 4 & under: 100 yards ( we will walk the children up Railroad Ave approx 100 yards and they will run back down Railroad to to the finish line in front of Danville Brewery. Parents will be able to see the children the entire time.)
ATHLETE SUPPORT: The 5k and 10k course will have mile markers throughout the course. Water stations are located at the start, finish, and along the course. There will be a secure Athlete Bag-Drop located in the registration area
DIRECTIONS: From I-680 southbound, take Diablo Ave exit West. Left on San Ramon Valley Blvd. Right on W Prospect Ave. From northbound, take Sycamore Valley Rd W. Right on San Ramon Valley Blvd. Left on Railroad Ave.
PARKING: Park in designated areas off of Railroad Ave and San Ramon Valley Blvd between Hartz Way and Prospect Ave.
RACE DAY: Registration and bib pick-up are allowed on race morning - we STRONGLY encourage you to pre-register and pick up your bib and t-shirt on Friday or Saturday at Forward Motion Sports! Day of Registration is located in the parking lot of Lunardi's, 345 Railroad Ave. Danville. Race day registration fees add $10.
PRE RACE PACKET PICK UP: Located at Forward Motion Sports, 432 Hartz Ave, Danville Friday 12pm - 6pm & Saturday 10am - 4pm. To pick up for friend/family please bring a printed copy of their registration confirmation email.
T-SHIRTS: The first 1000 registered and paid runners receive a tech shirt. No t-shirts for the kids race.
DOGS AND STROLLER POLICY: We do allow dogs and strollers/baby joggers in the 5K event only. HOWEVER, we strictly mandate that all participants with dogs and strollers line up at the back of the start line to allow for the faster/competitive runners to have a safe and fun race. All dogs must be leashed and must be well-socialized. You MUST pick up after your dog.
CAN I TRANSFER MY ENTRY?: Yes, Raceroster.com makes it easy to transfer to another person.
REFUNDS? We do NOT allow for refunds.
GENERAL INFORMATION / RESULTS: www.DevilMtnRun.com, or email devilmtnrun@gmail.com.