Running Fence Run
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Event overview
Running Fence Run is a multi-distance running event in Bloomfield, California (6775 Moro Street, Bloomfield, CA 94952). The event period listed on the race page runs from June 1 to September 30, 2026, with the main race day on September 12, 2026. A memorial service is planned for September 11, 2026, in connection with the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Distances and format
The event program for September 12, 2026 includes:
- Marathon (loop) : price listed as $110
- Half marathon : price listed as $90
- 10K : price listed as $54
- 5K : price listed as $45
A separate Free One Mile Smart Art Mile runs from June 1 to September 30, 2026. That route is listed as Cotati SMART station to La Plaza Park at the Cotati hub and is priced at $0.
Context and history
The event commemorates the 24.5-mile "Running Fence" installation that crossed Sonoma and Marin counties in 1976. The September 12 program also marks the 50th anniversary of that 1976 installation and references the historical link to the ancient Marathon distance of about 24.5 miles. The race page notes a local dedication of the Running Fence site at Watson School Sonoma County Regional Park that took place on September 11, 2001. Additional race information is available on the event website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
