Running Fence Run - Celebrating Christo & Jeanne-Claude's "Running Fence" - a 24.5-mile fabric fence in Sonoma & Marin Counties installed in September 1976

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM PDT
  • Location Cotati, California
  • Price Free - $50.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Running Fence Run on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Cotati, Sonoma! This exciting event celebrates the 49th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's iconic "Running Fence," a stunning 24.5-mile fabric installation that captivated audiences in 1976. Participants can choose from a 5K or 10K race, making it perfect for runners of all levels.

This year’s event is particularly special as it falls on Patriot Day Weekend, coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. A small memorial ceremony will take place on September 11, 2025, in Cotati Plaza to honor the victims. The Running Fence Run is set to grow, with plans for a marathon in 2026 that will trace the breathtaking route of the original art installation. Whether you're running to challenge yourself or to commemorate significant historical events, join us for a memorable weekend filled with community spirit and scenic views!

Organiser's Description

The inaugural year of the Running Fence Run in 2025 will have a 5K and 10K race with fun runs on Patriot Day Weekend, Saturday September 13th. This is the 49th anniversary of the Running Fence and 24th anniversary of the 9/11. A small memorial ceremony will be held Thursday 9/11/2025 in the Cotati Plaza.

The Running Fence Run plans a 2026 marathon race along the rolling hills and public roads adjacent to Christo and Jeanne-Claudes famous Running Fence temporary art installation, a 18-foot-high 24.5-mile-long fabric fence that confounded the world in 1976. Tracing much of the art installations route from the Pacific Ocean to the Cotati Hub, the Running Fence Marathon features milestone markers- obelisks wrapped in the Christo-style.

2026 Patriot Day Weekend marks the 2,514th anniversary of the original race that delivered the news of the victory at Marathon. On Sept 12, 490 BC Pheidippides rallied the fledgling democracy of Athens to resist an impending Persian naval attack. It is the 50th anniversary of Christo's Running Fence, a powerful symbol of artistic freedom and democratic debate that put the landscapes of Sonoma and Marin counties on the map.

The Running Fence Run commemorates these momentous events during a single historic weekend! Join us for a marathon (26.2 miles) or a 10K on a scenic course that winds through the rolling hills once adorned by Christo's iconic art installation.

On Friday, September 11th, 2026 we will honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks with a special memorial ceremony. Join us in paying our respects and remembering those who were lost.

On Saturday, September 12th, 2026 we'll celebrate with a marathon, 5K, and 10K race. Choose your distance and challenge yourself while supporting great causes.

Races

  • September 2025- Running Fence Run 10K

    Sat 13th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)

    $50.00

  • September 2025- Running Fence Run 5K

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM PDT)

    $45.00

  • Free One Mile Fun Run- Untimed

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM PDT)

    Free

  • Free 400 Meter Kids Run- Untimed

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:30AM PDT)

    Free

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La Plaza Park, Cotati, 94931, CA, United States

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