Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack
When is Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack?
Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack takes place on Monday, August 10, 2026 in Santa Rosa, CA.
What distances does Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack offer?
Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack offers 2 events: Marathon Challenge - run as many laps as you can on the one-mile track, Run the Full Marathon Challenge.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Challenge - run as many laps as you can on the one-mile track | 3.0 mi | $5.00 | Register |
| Run the Full Marathon Challenge | 26.2 mi | $5.00 | Register |
How much does Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack cost?
Registration for Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack held?
Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack is held in Santa Rosa, CA at 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.
About Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack
Footraces at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Racetrack
Marathon Challenge and Kids’ Fun Run
Inaugural Event- Monday, August 10, 2026
Marathon Challenge | 3:30–7:00 PM (Fair admission not included)
Run a single one-mile lap or as many as you can before the 7:00 PM cutoff! Participants may start anytime after 3:30 PM, and the runner with the most completed laps by 7:00 PM wins. (Laps not finished by 7:00 PM do not count.) Awards ceremony at 7:10 PM.
Kids’ Fun Run | 6:30 PM (Fair admission not included)
A free 1/8-mile race for young runners. Three age-group heats begin at 6:30 PM, 6:35 PM, and 6:40 PM, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each division. Register at the racetrack at 6:15 PM.
Registration
Empire Runners members (advance) FREE includes a fair entry ticket! Join Empire Runners today! (Adult $36, 21 & Under $12, Family $48). For registration discount code contact sponsorship@empirerunners.org
General public (advance) $5; (day of event) $10. Does not include fair entry $17.25! Order at Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Kids Run is FREE, Advance and day of event registration.
City Challenge- The Palio banner award is presented to the North Bay city with the highest participation rate.*
*Based on the number of runners (including kids) relative to the city’s population. Runners self-identify the city they represent.
Free Fair parking at the Bennett Valley lot until 1pm.
FOOD BANK DAY - Monday, August 10th until 6 p.m.
Bring at least 3 non-perishable(non-expired) food items from the Food Bank's 'Most Wanted List' to donate to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and receive $1 General Admission. Most Wanted: Canned Tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, pasta, rice, oats, dry beans, and low sugar cereal. No expired food, no glass jars, and no opened containers.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Race Track
1350 Bennett Valley Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
For race details, email to: sponsorship@empirerunners.org