Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council invite the public and runners from around the world to the 56th Annual Fontana Days Run on Saturday, June 4. The half marathon course will start in Lytle Creek near Applewhite Campground and finish in front of City Hall in Downtown Fontana. The Fontana Days Run began in 1955 with about 200 participants. Last year the race sold out with just over 2,000 participants. The historical course is recognized by the USATF as the world’s fastest half marathon course, due to its gradual downward slope.
This year’s major sponsor is the Fontana Water Company. The Fontana Water Company has been serving the City of Fontana since 1945 and encouraging residents to please use water wisely. Visit www.fontanawater.com for tips and information on water conservation, water quality and other helpful water updates. Additional sponsors include the Auto Club Speedway and Manheim of Southern California. “The contributions and support from our sponsors are a big part of making this year’s event a great success.” said Bianca Gutierrez, Special Events Coordinator with the City.
This year’s Host Hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn of Fontana located on Sierra Avenue just south of Interstate 10. The hotel is offering a special rate for run participants. Mention the “Fontana Days Run Rate” to receive a discount on your stay. Contact the Hilton Garden Inn at (909) 822-7300 for full details.
A new addition to this year’s festivities is the Finish Line Fitness Expo, which will be from 7:00 am to 11:30 am. The expo will include a live band, food and vendors with health and fitness information as well as product demonstrations. One of this year’s vendors is Popchips, a healthy snack alternative to fried chips. They will be offering samples to participants and spectators in attendance.
Everyone is encouraged to stay up to date with the Fontana Days Run by joining the fan page on Facebook, go towww.facebook.com/fontanadaysrun and get up to date news, running tips, and other important information about the Run.
Still need to register? Sign up for the half marathon, the 5k race, the 5k family fitness walk or the children’s dash at active.com, or contact the Community Services Department to request a registration form at (909) 349-6900. Be sure to register early, last year’s Run was sold out!
Looking to get involved? If you, your business and/or your employer are interested in being a part of this family friendly, fitness focused event, there are many other sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available. Please contact the Fontana Community Services Department for more information at (909) 349-6900, information is also available online at www.fontanadaysrun.org.