Palio di Sonoma – Marathon Challenge

Run the Palio di Sonoma at the Fairgrounds.

Run a single one-mile lap or as many as you can before the 7:00 p.m. cutoff! Participants may start anytime after 3:30 p.m., and the runner with the most completed laps by 7:00 p.m. wins. (Laps not finished by 7:00 p.m. do not count.) Awards ceremony at 7:10 p.m.

Kids’ Fun Run | 6:30 p.m.

A Furlong Fun Run (1/8-mile) race for young runners. Three age-group heats begin at 6:30 p.m., 6:35 p.m., and 6:40 p.m., with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each division. Register at the racetrack at 6:15 p.m.

Run (or walk) just one-lap to earn a raffle entry.

City Challenge, Palio banner award 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 1:00 p.m.

In honor of Food Bank Day, 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.