Workday Devil Mountain Run draws 1,800+ runners, walkers

A pack of lean and muscular runners of many ages bolted from the starting line in downtown Danville this morning just as the sun broke through the fog.

Behind the competitive runners followed those of varying levels of proficiency, some running with strollers, others walking dogs, holding hands, or listening to music.

Threatened with cancellation just weeks ago for lack of a title sponsor, today's Workday Devil Mountain Run attracted about as many people as last year's run and likely raised even more money for Children's Hospital Oakland, organizers said.