71st Annual Fontana Days Run

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT

Location: Fontana, CA; 8353 Sierra Ave, 92335
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate 71 years of running tradition at the Fontana Days Run, featuring a Half Marathon, 5K, and a festive finish line celebration.

Festive

Join the long-standing tradition of the 71st Annual Fontana Days Run in Fontana, CA. Starting in 1955 with 200 participants, this event has grown to welcome over 2,000 runners. It offers a well-organized experience with distances including a Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Family Fitness Walk, and a Children's Half Mile Dash. The finish line comes alive with festivities, featuring local vendors, exhibitors, entertainment, and food, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all.

What to expect

Expect a well-organized event offering a Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Family Fitness Walk, and a Children's Half Mile Dash.
Enjoy finish line festivities with local vendors, exhibitors, entertainment, and food.
The course is approximately hilly.

Standout details

71st Annual Event
Over 2,000 participants
Finish line festivities
Children's Half Mile Dash

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sat, Jun 6, 7:30 AM PDT · From $18.20
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 3:00 AM PDT · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, Jun 6, 7:45 AM PDT · From $61.40
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 3:00 AM PDT · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, Jun 6, 7:45 AM PDT · From $43.04
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 3:00 AM PDT · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

+ 1 more option

13.1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 AM PDT · From $74.36
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 3:00 AM PDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

From the organizer

The Fontana Days Run Half Marathon began back in 1955 with a reported 200 participants. Race founders were unaware that the annual Half Marathon would grow to include over 2,000 participants. The Fontana Days Run provides participants with a safe, festive, and well organized event. The Annual Fontana Days Run features a Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Family Fitness Walk, and a Children's Half Mile Dash. Finish Line festivities include local vendors, exhibitors, entertainment, and food.

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