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53rd Annual Fontana Days Run Logo
The World's Fastest Half Marathon Course
HALF MARATHON RUN 5K RUN/RACE WALK FAMILY
FITNESS WALK
CHILDREN'S
1/2 MILE DASH

COURSE INFORMATION

Half Marathon Run Course (13.1 Miles)
  • Recognized as the World’s Fastest Half Marathon Course on record by USTF established back in 1985.
  • Starting line is at Applewhite Campground in Lytle Creek
  • 6 miles of fast, steep downhill running through the scenic San Bernardino National Forest, Lytle Creek Community
  • Fast, moderate to gradual downhill course for the remaining 7.1 miles
  • Elevation drop of 2, 125 feet from start to finish
  • No walking or race walkers permitted
5K Run/Race Walk Course (3.1 Miles)
  • Starting line is north of Sierra Lakes Pkwy on Sierra Ave.
  • Fast 3.1 miles, moderate to gradual downhill run/race walk along Sierra Avenue southbound lanes.
5K Family Fitness Walk Course (3.1 Miles)
  • Starting line is north of Sierra Lakes Pkwy on Sierra Ave.
  • Fast, moderate to gradual downhill walk along Sierra Avenue northbound lanes.
Children’s 1/2 Mile Dash
  • Starting line at Fontana City Hall
  • Dash from starting line to Foothill Blvd and back to finish line
Course Records
  • Half Marathon Run
    • Male: Sam Sitonik 59:22 (1986)
    • Female: Sue Bereenda 1:08:38 (1986)
  • 5K Run
    • Male: Brian Abshire 13:20 (1993)
    • Female: Sue Lee 14:56 (1991)
Water Stations
  • Fill up on water at any of the eight stations set up along the course.
    • Start of Half Marathon Run
    • Mile 2
    • Mile 4
    • Mile 6
    • Mile 8
    • Mile 10
    • Start of 5K Run/Race Walk/Fitness Walk
    • Mile 12
Finish Line

  • All events finish at Fontana City Hall located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana CA 92335
  • All clothing and goodie bags are collected and taken back to City Hall by City staff.

  • City of Fontana
    Community Services
    9460 Sierra Avenue
    Fontana, CA 92335


Photos from Fontana Days Run 2004.



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