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Cotati council approves Running Fence Run and festival in La Plaza Park with traffic conditions

3798076 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously approved a Sept. 13 Running Fence Run — a 5K and 10K plus art festival — allowing park closure, food and alcohol vendors, amplified sound and a requested fee waiver; council added a condition to reopen affected roads as soon as safely possible.

The Cotati City Council on June 10 approved a permit for the Empire Runners Club to hold the Running Fence Run and art festival in La Plaza Park on Sept. 13, including temporary road closures, vendor sales, live entertainment and alcohol sales. Council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the event and grant a fee waiver consistent with city policy, with the city retaining a $500 deposit.

Empire Runners founder John Rose told the council the event will include 5K and 10K runs and festival activities in La Plaza Park to celebrate the anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Running Fence artwork and Sonoma County running history. The club also requested…

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