Running Fence Run
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Running Fence Run - Bloomfield, CA
Running Fence Run is set for September 12, 2026 in Bloomfield, California, at 6775 Moro Street. The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne Claude's Running Fence, the 24.5 mile fabric installation across Sonoma and Marin counties in 1976, and the 2,516th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon dated to September 12, 490 BC.
The event offers multiple distances and a free community mile tied to a local art route:
- Marathon 26.2 mile loop
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Free One Mile Smart Art Mile Cotati SMART station to La Plaza Park
The race materials note the 24.5 mile length of the Running Fence and a historical connection to the ancient Marathon run. They also mention a running connection through Bob Urie, who supplied fabric for Christo's projects and was involved in marathon organizing. The Running Fence is memorialized at the Running Fence - Watson School Historic Park.
A memorial observance is planned for September 11 in connection with earlier local dedications. The event description indicates proceeds support charitable causes and that additional event details are available through the race organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
