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• Sonoma Coast Trail Runs [ultrasignup.com]

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• Santa Rosa Marathon [finishers.com]

  Sat, Aug 22, 2026

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  Ready to push your limits and live an unforgettable experience?🤩 Come join the Santa Rosa Marathon! If you're passionate about running, whether you are a sprint enthusiast or an experienced marathoner, there's a distance for every runner: from the 5K to the marathon.🏃‍♂️

  39.4 km
  Santa Rosa, California, United States
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• Santa Rosa Marathon [santarosarun.com]

  Sun, Aug 23, 2026

  39.8 km
  Unnamed Road, Santa Rosa, California, 95402, United States
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  5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run

• The Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom- Celebrating Christo's 1976 "Running Fence” art project [runningfencerun.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  The Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom

  On September 12, 2026, runners return to the stunning Sonoma County hills to celebrate two milestone anniversaries:

  • The 50th anniversary of Christo &...

  The Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom

  On September 12, 2026, runners return to the stunning Sonoma County hills to celebrate two milestone anniversaries:

  • The 50th anniversary of Christo & Jeanne-Claude's Running Fence art installation — September 10-24, 1976

  • The 2,516th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon — September 12, 490 BC

  The Connection Between Art and Running

  In September 1976, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude stretched a 24.5-mile ribbon of white fabric across the hills of Sonoma and Marin counties — for just two weeks. That distance echoes the original marathon: the ancient Greek messenger Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce a stunning military victory, one that saved the cradle of democracy. That run inspired the marathon we race today.

  Christo fled communist Bulgaria in 1957, seeking freedom in the West. He called the Running Fence "a scream of freedom" — art that answered to no one, funded entirely by the artists themselves, rippling in the open California wind.

  Featured in Runner's World magazine (Nov. 1976), a few runners ran the length of the fence, including Christo's fabric supplier, Bob Urie, a marathoner who helped organize the 1976 New York City Marathon.

  Like a long run, freedom takes endurance, courage, and the willingness to go the distance.

  Choose your challenge — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or full 26.2 — and run through the same beautiful landscape where the Running Fence once stood.

  46.4 km
  6775 Moro Street, Sonoma County, California, 94952, United States
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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Run

• Tri to Inspire [inspirationsports.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Tri to Inspire, formerly the DJFE Triathlon Race Series, was created to introduce the sport of triathlon to the Sonoma County community in a welcoming, inclusive way. This short-distance event is...

  Tri to Inspire, formerly the DJFE Triathlon Race Series, was created to introduce the sport of triathlon to the Sonoma County community in a welcoming, inclusive way. This short-distance event is open to all abilities and is ideal for first-time triathletes and families looking to experience a fun, supportive race environment together.

  Athletes may choose between two distance options. The Mini Sprint includes a 100-yard pool swim, a 3-mile bike, and a 1-mile run. The Sprint distance features a 400-yard pool swim, a 9-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. Tri to Inspire is a non-competitive, untimed event designed to help participants complete their first triathlon—or simply enjoy the experience without pressure. More experienced athletes are also encouraged to participate and will find a positive, community-focused atmosphere. The race begins with a pool swim at the Finley Aquatic Center, followed by a flat, family- and beginner-friendly bike and run course along the Santa Rosa Creek Trail.

  Each athlete’s registration includes a custom finisher medal, swim cap, and athlete goody bag. Proceeds benefit Inspiration Sports Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting youth in Sonoma County through sports camps and fitness-based programs.

  38.2 km
  2060 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, California, 95401, United States
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  4.1 Miles 12.3 Miles Run Swim Trail Triathlon