La Plaza Park, Cotati CA
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🎉 Event Overview
Celebrate Democracy and Art in an Epic Race honoring the 2,514th anniversary of the original marathon race and the 50th anniversary of the Running Fence Project on Patriot Day Weekend in 2026.
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Location: La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA
- Distance options: Marathon (26.2 miles) or 10K
- URL: Running Fence Run Registration
🌈 Historical Significance
The Running Fence Run is a unique marathon race along the rolling hills and public roads adjacent to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 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 installation’s route from the Pacific Ocean to the Cotati Hub, the Running Fence Marathon features milestone markers- obelisks wrapped in the Christo-style.
🕯️ Memorial Ceremony
On Friday, September 11th, 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.
🎊 Weekend Activities
- Saturday, September 12th: Marathon, 5K, and 10K race. Choose your distance and challenge yourself while supporting a great cause.
- Sunday, September 13th: Head to the Cotati hub for a day of festivities! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
✨ Celebration Themes
This is more than just a race, it's a celebration of:
- The enduring spirit of democracy: We honor the Athenian victory that laid the foundation for modern democratic ideals.
- Artistic expression: We pay tribute to Christo's masterpiece and the power of public discourse.
- Physical achievement: Challenge yourself and run alongside fellow enthusiasts on a beautiful course.
- Unity and remembrance: Honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and stand together as a community.
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