Running Coach in Danville, CA.
Private coaching, group classes, and custom training plans built for Danville runners — from first 5Ks on the Iron Horse Trail to Boston Qualifiers on the big stage.
Running the Devil Mountain Run?
Train With Us.
Already signed up for the 2027 Devil Mountain Run 5K or 10K? Join us for two Saturday morning training runs leading up to race day — one easy, conversational pace and one workout-effort group. Free for registered runners. We meet at the Danville Train Station, run the local terrain, talk race strategy, and get you to the start line confident. Open to registered race participants only. RFL will also have a team booth at the race — come find us on race day. Specific dates and times announced once the 2027 race date is set.
RSVP — Email UsDanville's Running Community Starts Here.
Danville is one of the best places in the Bay Area to be a runner. The Iron Horse Trail gives you miles of flat, traffic-free running right through town. Mount Diablo sits in your backyard for when you're ready to build serious hill strength. And the local community — from the train station to the trail — is made for runners.
Running Fit Lab is rooted in the Tri-Valley. We've been coaching runners in Danville and the surrounding area for over 15 years — training athletes from their first fun run to the Boston Marathon finish line. Whether you want private coaching, want to join a training group, or just need a smart plan, we know these roads and we know how to get you to your goal.
How We Coach Danville Runners.
Private Running Coach
1-on-1 coaching built around your gait, goals, injury history, and schedule. In-person on the Iron Horse Trail, in Dublin, or via online coaching.
Learn More →Group Running Classes
Coached weekly classes in Dublin and San Ramon — including track speed work, long runs, and strength for runners. Danville runners are regulars.
See Schedule →Custom Training Plans
12–18 week personalized plans built after a gait analysis. $195. Perfect for half marathon and marathon training across Danville and Tri-Valley races.
Get a Plan →Running Gait Analysis
In-person gait and movement assessment to identify inefficiencies and injury risks. $150. The foundation of all RFL coaching programs.
Book Now →Half Marathon Training
Structured coaching for the Livermore Half, Devil Mountain Run 10K, and other local half marathon and road races in the Tri-Valley.
Start Training →Online Running Coach
Can't make in-person sessions? Remote coaching with weekly plans and unlimited support keeps Danville runners on track no matter the schedule.
Train Anywhere →Roads & Trails We Run Together.
Danville has some of the best running terrain in the East Bay. Here are the routes our athletes know well — from flat recovery miles to serious hill work.
Iron Horse Regional Trail
The backbone of Danville running. Flat, paved, traffic-free, and stretching north toward San Ramon and south toward Alamo. Perfect for easy runs, tempo work, and long run days.
Mount Diablo State Park
When you're ready to build real strength, Mt. Diablo is your gym. Challenging climbs that pay dividends on race day. A go-to spot for our hill repeat sessions.
Danville Train Station Loop
Our Devil Mountain Run training run starting point. Easy access, great parking, and a rolling route that mirrors local race terrain. Flat to gentle hills, 4–6 miles.
Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Technical single-track trails for trail runners looking to build leg strength and technical footing. A natural complement to road race training.
Hap Magee Ranch Park
A scenic Danville park loop popular with local runners for easy effort days and warm-up miles before track sessions.
Danville to San Ramon Corridor
The Iron Horse Trail extended south toward Crow Canyon gives Danville runners a clean 10+ mile out-and-back for marathon long run days.
Real Results from Real Runners.
"I qualified for the Boston Marathon after one year of training with Coach Francisco. The personalized plan and accountability made all the difference."
"Thanks to Running Fit Lab, I ran my first marathon in under four hours. The group training sessions and the Iron Horse long runs made all the difference."
"I injured my hip from overtraining. Coach was super thorough and my plan was exactly what I needed to get back to running pain free. Best investment I made."
Coach Francisco Gomez.
Francisco has spent 15+ years coaching runners across the Tri-Valley — from Danville's Iron Horse Trail to the finish lines of the Boston and New York City Marathons. As a college-level coach with over 1,000 athletes coached, he brings competitive expertise and genuine care to every runner he works with.
His coaching philosophy is simple: understand how your body moves, train smarter than you think you can, and build a community that carries you across every finish line. If you're a Danville runner looking to level up, this is where you start.
Common Questions.
Your Next Finish Line
Starts in Danville.
Whether you're running the Devil Mountain Run, chasing a half marathon PR, or just want to run stronger and injury-free — we have a program built for you.