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The East Bay’s oldest foot race will return to the streets of Danville for its 40th year next week.
The Danville Devil Mountain Run will feature different challenges for various levels of skill including, both a 5K and 10K, Kids Fun Run, Buddi Love Dog Mile, and the Mile of Truth, all on May 6 starting at 8 a.m.
Prices before the race range from $10-$44 with an additional $10 charge for racers who register the day of, so participants are encouraged to register now online.
The day begins with the 5K at 8 a.m. organizers say the 5K is perfect for both speedsters and participants who just want to get out with their families and walk. Everyone is welcome on the 5K including the dog.
Coinciding with the start of the 5K is the slightly more challenging 10K race. The 10K will take participants through the Greenbrook neighborhood before returning to Town via the Iron Horse Regional Trail. The course is mostly flat with a slight downhill grade towards the end, so it will offer racers an easy to moderate challenge.
This year’s Mile of Truth is the Pacific Association USA Track and Field Grand Prix Championship event and is expected to attract some of the fastest runners in Northern California.
Starting at 9 a.m., the Mile of Truth will be divided into six heats, breaking up competitors into different skill levels, with the final two heats determining who will have a chance at taking home part of a $5,000 prize purse. Registration prior to race day is $25.
The Buddi Love Dog Mile is a single mile long, chip-timed race that offers dog owners the opportunity to run with their canine companions and find out who has the fastest dog in the Tri-Valley.
All dogs must run on a leash, be well socialized, and be picked up after by their owners, so please bring a poop bag. Sponsor Nulo Pet Food will provide the top finisher with a mystery prize and goody bags to all participants.
Registration costs $20 if racers register before May 5, and an additional $10 on race day. Dogs and their owners will begin the race at Railroad Avenue at the corner of Railroad and Church Street.
Younger runners wanting to participate will get the opportunity to with the free to enter Danville Rotary kids Fun Run. The length of the race varies depending on age, kids up to 4 years old will run for 100 yards, 5 to 7 will be 200 yards, and older kids 8 to 10 will go for 500 yards.
The Fun Rn will begin at approximately 10:10 a.m. and each kid will receive a special medal for finishing the race. Organizers are requesting that parents please register their kids early in order to make sure that there are enough medals for everyone.
Proceeds from this year’s run go to the Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley, a local nonprofit that has been serving the community for over 40 years. The mission of Discovery is to enhance the well being and quality of life for individuals and families in the greater San Ramon Valley.
“We feel that there is a synergy between mental and physical health and this gives the community an opportunity to have families out together doing something that’s healthy and good for them,” Discovery Counseling Center executive director Kathy Chiverton said. “Devil Mountain Run helps us fulfill our mission of making sure that no one gets turned away from mental health services because of an inability to pay. It’s been a wonderful partnership.”
“Bringing back Devil Mountain Run and keeping the fundraising dollars local to benefit our community was an important decision,” founder of Katalyst Events Chris McCrary said. “We’ve seen first hand just how meaningful and impactful Discovery’s work truly is. Day after day the staff is helping children, adults, seniors, and families get through some of life’s most difficult challenges. The work they do is incredibly important and I am proud to put on an event that provides them with a platform to raise awareness and funds.”
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