Santa Rosa, CA
Race Details
Palio di Sonoma – Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack
Palio di Sonoma – Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack is an upcoming race scheduled for Mon, Aug 10 2026 in Santa Rosa, CA (America/Los Angeles timezone).
Register- 2026-08-10
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Santa Rosa, CA
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Challenge – run as many laps as you can on the one-mile track | 3 Miles | running_race | $10.00 | 8/10/2026 15:30 |
| Kids Run – Furlong Sprint (1/8 mile) | 220 Yards | running_only | $0.00 | 8/10/2026 18:30 |
| Run the Full Marathon Challenge | 26.2 Miles | running_only | $5.00 | 8/10/2026 15:30 |
Palio di Sonoma – Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
Footraces at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Racetrack Marathon Challenge and Kids’ Fun RunInaugural 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
Race Date
(America/Los Angeles timezone)