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PE MOM 5K 5-12 — File 24-0312
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000209
File #: 23-020653
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Road Runners
Event name: M.O.M.'s Run 5K Run and Walk for Cancer
Description: A local 5K run/walk, followed by a buffet
brunch and raffle.
Location: The 5k run and walk will start 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
Date(s): Sunday, May 12, 2024
Rain date(s): No rain date
Setup starts at (time): 7:00 AM
Event starts at (time): 9:00 AM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 2:00 PM
Event ends at (time): 1:00 PM
Entertainment: None
Temporary Structures: Approx. 10 "EZUp" style 10x10
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%
Attendee fees or suggested donations: $40
registration fee
What is your budget for this event: $5,000
Social or cultural benefits:
This race is a fund raiser for cancer research at Dana
Farber - this will be out 20th year. In total, this race has
generated $200,000, 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.
Event Contact: Ben Spaulding
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?
Yes
Food donated from local restaurants. NO food will be
made on the premises.
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 detail will be present, as it has been for 19 previous
times the race has been held.
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?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions
Approving with the condition that SPD and DPW approve this route and are satisfied with the traffic management,
abutter access, and SPD & DPW support plans
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Approved with condition a temporary food license is submitted
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved