Running Fence Run - Celebrating Christo & Jeanne-claude's "running Fence" Temporary Art Project - A 24.5-mile Fabric Fence In Sonoma & Marin Counties Installed In September 1976

Celebrate art, history, and community at the Running Fence Run in Cotati, Sonoma, from July 4, 2025, to September 12, 2026. This marathon event pays tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's iconic "Running Fence" installation, a 24.5-mile fabric masterpiece that mesmerized the world in 1976. Choose from a marathon distance of 26.2 miles or join the 5K and 10K races during the inaugural weekend on September 13, 2025. Experience a scenic route through the rolling hills that once featured the landmark artwork, with milestone markers echoing its design. Commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Running Fence and the 24th anniversary of 9/11 with a special memorial ceremony on September 11, 2026, in Cotati Plaza. Don't miss this historic weekend where art and athleticism come together to honor the past and inspire the future.