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PE MOM 5k 5-11 — File 25-0331
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000263
File #: 24-028875
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Road Runners
Organization name:
M.O.M.'s Run 5K Run and Walk for Cancer
Event name:
A local 5K run/walk, followed by a buffet
Description:
brunch and raffle.
The 5k run and walk will start from 371 Summer
Location:
St to Vinal Ave, Willow Ave from Summer St to Highland
Ave, Highland Ave from Willow St to Vinal Ave, Vinal Ave.
Here is the race route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?
r=6991946
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Date(s):
No Rain Date
Rain date(s):
7:00 AM
Setup starts at (time):
9:00 AM
Event starts at (time):
2:00 PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
1:00 PM
Event ends at (time):
Potentially a DJ with music and
Entertainment:
announcements posted outside the Dilboy VFW
Approx. 10 "EZUp" style 10x10
Temporary Structures:
tents for pre-race activities in the Dillboy parking lot
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1,000
Total people attending: 1,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1,000
Total Somerville residents attending: 40%
$40 registration
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
fee
$10,000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This race is a fundraiser for cancer research at Dana
Farber - this will be out 21st year. In total, this race has
generated $250,000, in donations toward Dana Farber
cancer research.
Financial benefits:
The local businesses have been very supportive with
donations and gift certificates. Ideally this race brings
people into the neighborhood and the gift certificates
introduce runners to our local businesses and restaurants.
Ben Spaulding
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We partner with local charities to promote the event,
advertise online, and through our email lists
Food served?
Yes
Food donated or purchased from local restaurants. NO
food will be made on the premises. Food will only be
served inside the Dilboy VFW
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
Yes
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Summer St from 371 Summer St to Vinal Ave, Willow Ave
from Summer St to Highland Ave, Highland Ave from
Willow St to Vinal Ave, Vinal Ave. Here is the race route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6991946
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
None
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Paid police detail will be requested
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
We strongly encourage participants to walk to the event or
use public transportation, but there will be availability in the
parking lot adjacent to VFW as well as on street metered
parking
Restrooms?
Yes
Restrooms in the Dilboy post and four porto johns will be
available to attendees.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Somerville Road Runners maintains a policy with Road
Runners Club of America
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
5/12/2024, and then every Mother's Day between 2002 to
2019
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Food License required.
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APROVAL CONDITION KTR 250103: Race route includes portion of Summer Street within the active Spring Hill Sewer Separation Construction zone.
Engineering recommends that the applicant reach out to the Project Manager Dan Amelin (damelin@somervillema.gov) one month prior to the race to
discuss any accommodations necessary for the race to take place within the Spring Hill project area. The Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project is on track
for completion in late June 2025.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
One Fire Detail will be required. Please contact Fire Prevention to arrange for this detail.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved