PE Gobble Gobble 11-23 — File 23-1567

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000011 File #: 23-001809   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Road Runners   Event name: 27th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race Description: A four-mile Thanksgiving-Day foot race through the streets of Somerville   Location: The Gobble Gobble Gobble is an annual road race that starts and finishes in Davis Square on Thanksgiving Morning. Runners start on Holland St near Cameron Avenue, travel through Teele, Powderhouse and Ball Square and return to Davis Square via Summer Street, finishing in front of the Burren at 247 Elm St. Date(s): Thursday November 23, 2023   Rain date(s): None Setup starts at (time): 6:00AM   Event starts at (time): 9:30AM  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 1:00PM   Event ends at (time): 12:00PM Entertainment: None Temporary Structures: Approx. 15 "EZUp" style 10x10 tents for pre-race activities in Seven Hills Park Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 3200   Total people attending: 3200     Maximum attendees accommodated: 3200   Total Somerville residents attending: 800   Attendee fees or suggested donations: $40 registration fee   What is your budget for this event: 2022 expenses were $53K with $48K gross income.   Social or cultural benefits:  This is a fun, family-oriented Thanksgiving-day event. It is always well attended by Somerville residents. It raises money for several local charities and organizations.   Financial benefits:  The race donates to Somerville charities and organizations including Somerville Homeless Coalition, Somerville High School Track PAC, Dilboy VFW Veteran's Fund and Stride for Stride. Over the past 10 years these donations have totaled over $350,000 with $32,000 in 2022. Event Contact: Jess Petersen Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We partner with local charities to promote the event and advertise in local running magazines and online. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Elm Street (in Davis Square only): Finish Line Holland Street: Starting Line near Cameron Street Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants None Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes We work with SPD to determine the proper number of detail officers for traffic and crowd control. In recent years this has been 10-12 officers. Parking (for Attendees)? No

Restrooms? Yes We typically have one portable toilet per 100 runners so we expect to get 32 for 2022. At least one portable toilet will be wheelchair accessible They typically arrive Wednesday morning and are picked up Friday morning. Liability Insurance? Yes Somerville Road Runners maintains a policy with Road Runners Club of America Will any public parks be used? Yes Seven Hills Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Every Thanksgiving day since 1997. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions This event will require Fire Department details similar to past events.ill require Fire Department details similar to past events. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved