Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_38 (distance VARCHAR, stages VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How long was the 16 staged event in 1997?
### Answer:
SELECT distance FROM table_name_38 WHERE stages = "16" AND year = "1997"