Zotts to Tots followed by town picnic takes place on September 19
There’s still time to register for the the Zott’s to Tots family fun run and Portola Valley town picnic on Saturday, September 19th. The run starts at 10:00 am (but get there by 9:30 am to avoid road closures).
The picnic runs from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Don’t forget about the road closures. Portions of Alpine and Portola Roads (from Rossotti’s Alpine Inn to the Town Center) will be closed along the race route beginning at 9:45 am.
No e-bikes or e-scooters allowed.
InMenlo file photo (c) 2020
Ardan Michael Blum September 17, 2026 at 3:05 pm
For anyone who has ever wondered where the name “Zott’s to Tots” comes from, there’s a bit of local history behind it. “Zott’s” is the longtime nickname for Rossotti’s Alpine Inn, while “Tots” refers to the Town Center end of the route near Little People’s Park. The event goes back to 1979, so this is much more than a one-day fun run. It is part of Portola Valley’s local history.